Carolina Gentry Nix
June 26, 1929 ~ October 25, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Carolina Gentry Nix, 82, of Asheville, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011, at Aston Park HealthCare Center.
A native of Madison Co., she was a daughter of the late Grover and Nettie Parris Nix. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Troy Gentry; brothers Robert J. Nix, Don Nix, and Harold Nix; and sisters Abbey Nix and Gaynelle Roberson.
Mrs. Nix was a member of Deaverview Baptist Church.
She is survived by a daughter, Debra Gentry and husband Roger Sledd of Nashville, TN; sons Richard Troy Gentry of Asheville, and Robert Nix Gentry and partner John Ommert of Asheville; and sisters Jackie Roberts of Morristown, TN, and Betty Davis of Tullahoma, TN.
A memorial service for Mrs. Nix will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with the Rev. Roger Sledd officiating.
Her family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Aston Park HealthCare, 380 Brevard Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, and/or to Memory Care, 100 Far Horizon Lane, Asheville, NC 28803.
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My sincere and heartfelt sympathies to your entire family at this difficult time.
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
One of the happiest people I ever met was my Aunt Carolina. May our Father fill Debra, Richard & Robert with the peace that passes all understanding. She will always be with you!
Your Cuz.
One of the happiest people I ever met was my Aunt Carolina. May our Father fill Debra, Richard & Robert with the peace that passes all understanding. She will always be with you!
Your Cuz.
Our hearts & prayers are with you all. We’ll be thinking of you even though we can’t be at the service. Love you all, Ellen & Terry
My heart aches for your grief and my prayers are with you. I will always treasure our Saturday trips and keep those memories close for comfort. My love to you all.
How blessed we all are by having know Aunt Caroline. I will always treasure her memories and am grateful to have had the opportunity to grow up in the Gentry household!!!! Our prayers are with you and our hearts are filled with thanksgiving for her homecoming.
Richard and Robert-
I’m so sorry to hear about your mom’s passing. I pray God brings you peace and comfort.
God Bless
Leslie
Richard, Robert, Debra & family –
We are so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She is a wonderful person and we have many fond memories of her at Deaverview. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Debra, Robert, Richard, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom, Our Thoughts and Prayers are with all of you.
Sending love and thoughts to the entire family.
xoxo
Debra, Richard, and Robert,
May you find comfort in the fond memories that you have of Caroline. We love you.
Shirley and Family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Debra, Richard,Robert and family you are in our thoughts and prayers. Carolina will be greatly missed by all.
Debra,Richard,Robert,J & family, Our thoughts & prayers are with each of you.
Sincerely,
Charles & Jean Trantham
Carolina is my adopted grandmother. I called her Cundy her family is my family. Love you guys.
Dear Robert, Richard & Debra:
We’re all thankful for many great memories of your beautiful Mother; truly a very special gift from God. May He give you needed strength now & in the days to come. We love you all & will be praying –
Sharon & Bobby Brown
Judy Brown
Martha & Richmon Redmon
& Rich Redmon (Jr.)
Dear Debra, Richard and Robert,
I was saddened to hear of the death of your precious Mom. I remember her fondly from our days at Deaverview Baptist Church. Kathy and I will be praying for you all!
Troy, Robert, Debra and The Gentry Family!
Marshall & I are sorry for the loss of your Mother.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family during this difficult time.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Much love to you and your family.
Mom,
I am so glad that your suffering is over. I miss you so much, but I will see you soon. Say ‘HI’ to Daddy for me.
Your loving son,
Robert
Dear Robert and John, and ‘Troy’, and Debra, and Family. . . we are so very sorry for your loss, and share your sadness. Our thoughts are with you all as you gather together to grieve. . .to remember. . .to miss and mourn your mother, and loved one. Carolina. . . what a lovely, fitting ‘Name’. Perfect. ‘Autumn’ in Asheville is always SO beautiful. NO doubt the skies and Heavens are even a bit more ‘lovely’ there now.’
~ With our Love, and Our Heartfelt Sympathy. . . ~ Mary and ‘ Rick ‘ ~
Troy and the entire Gentry Family, May the sweet memories of your Mom serve to comfort you in this time of sadness and in the days ahead.
Troy and the entire Gentry Family, May the sweet memories of your Mom serve to comfort you in this time of sadness and in the days ahead.
Debra, Richard and Robert,
May God give you strength and peace during this time of sadness and recovery. Your mother is at peace and the suffering is over. Rejoyce with the memories and celebrate her life. Your mother was a wonderful lady and touched the hearts of many people. You are in my prayers.
May God Bless your family,
Cathie Todd
Carolina once gave me food, shelter and a dream. I shall not forget.
Troy ~
Words cannot express how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family.
Much love and prayers go out to Mrs. Carolina’s family. Mrs. Carolina’s smile and eyes would light up the activity room daily. She loved music programs and she loved her family. I was so touched to see how dedicated her family has been. She loved each one of you. You loved her and most of all she knew it. You are in my prayers.
Precious memories, how they linger…I am blessed to have wonderful memories of our family times together. Aunt Caroline was always such fun to be around. I will treasure that always. Thanks for being such a loving family!
Debra, Richard and Robert:
We were a little out of the loop here in Nashville last week, but I want you to know that you were on our minds. You all wear gold crowns for the love, care and compassion shown your Mom. I know you will miss her dearly.
Much love, Susan and Ray
Sorry for your loss, my prayers are with your family – God Bless