Barbara Geneva Penland
August 1, 1937 ~ July 23, 2011
Resided in:
Fletcher, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Barbara Geneva Edwards Penland, 73, of Skyland, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at the Memorial Campus of Mission Hospitals.
A native of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late Richard Pierce and Ora Spears Hensley. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Paul "Bill" Edwards and her second husband, Bill Penland.
A member of Skyland First Baptist Church, she loved her family and loved to cook. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Christopher of Fletcher and Tammy Edwards of Arden; one son, Garry Edwards and his wife, Kim, of Indian Trail, NC; four siblings, Dorothy McKinney, Betty McKinney, Norma Sue Webb and Billy Hensley, all of Weaverville as well as six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Reverend David Honeycutt officiating. Interment will follow at French Broad Baptist Church Cemetery in Alexander.
The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.
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To Brenda, Garry, Tammy and all your family, We are so sorry about Barbara. She was a very sweet and gentle person. We have good memories of camping trips with her and Bill. She did like to cook and was so good at it. Her chicken and dumpings were one of her specialties. She is going to be greatly missed by all. Our prayers are with you. It is hard to let go but God will give you peace and comfort.
Dearest Garry, Brenda, Tammy, & family,
I am at a loss for words. Growing up beside your family was truly a blessing to me. I will never forget all the fun gatherings your family would have on the weekends. I often looked forward to all the people and singings. It was good gospel music hymns heard throughout the neighborhood. Lots of wonderful homemade food for everyone and none of it was fast food. What about playing horseshoes… Oh what fun everyone had. I also have fond memories going to church many times with your family at Skyland.
My grandmother, Jamie Howard, was just tell me yesterday that she and Barbara shared a lot of laughs together over the years. She will deeply miss your mothers friendship.
I love you all very much and know that my family is here for you. You are in our prayers.
Love,
Lynn, John, Sean, and Megan Brooks
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I wish I could be there to be with you during this time. Sending you love, Joni
Our condolences to the family on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you..This is such a difficult time for all of you but just remember that God is holding your hand and helping you every step of the way…God Bless
Brenda, Kimberly and family,
We know giving up our loved ones is difficult. That’s reason to pray, first for your comfort and release, and second to praise that the Lord has a better home for us all, and a chance to live eternally with Him. Barbara’s steady support for her family and her testimony live on as witness to this cause.