Deloris Jean File
May 19, 1931 ~ May 17, 2004
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Deloris Jean File, 72, of Asheville died peacefully in her sleep Monday, May 17, 2004, at her home after a courageous 12-year battle with cancer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James S. File who died in 1992. A previous resident of Pasadena, CA, she has made her home in Asheville for 22 years.
She served on the Boards of Directors of The Preservation Society of Asheville and Buncombe County, the Smith-McDowell House Museum, the Asheville Symphony Guild, the Children’s Welfare League and Preservation North Carolina.
Surviving are her children, Deborah and John Carey of Coeur d’Alene, ID, Lynn and Phillipa Deiro of Chicago, IL, Ann and Gerald Macedo of Bradbury, CA, Joe and Diane File of San Ramon, CA and Jim and Mary File of San Diego, CA; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Her family will receive friends at her residence from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m Wednesday, May 19, and suggest that in lieu of flowers donations would be welcomed at any of the above-mentioned organizations.
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I just wanted to say that I am going to miss my grandma a lot, and that she’ll always be in my heart.
Deloris, we will miss you. You were an inspiration to us all.
Love, Cathy and Randy
Mrs. File was a wonderful woman. A true lady and one of the sweetest I have known. I will always remember the warmth that came from her smile and the grace with which she carried herself. It was a pleasure to have known such an amazing person. She will be greatly missed by all who were blessed with her presence. Thank you Mrs. File.
My deepest sympathies. She will be missed.
I had the great pleasure of working with Doloris and Jim in their early years in Asheville as part of the Preservation Society. They were both extraordinary people, wonderful friends, and truly made an enormous impact on the Asheville community. Although I have been gone from Asheville since 1986, I have had occasional opportunities to visit with Doloris. She has always brightened my day and been an inspiration. I am deeply saddened by her death and regret that I didn’t know that her health had declined. While it is impossible to make it to Asheville tomorrow for the funeral, I hope all the family knows how much Doloris and JIm were loved by everyone who knew them.
Deloris was such a wonderhul lady. She will always hold a special place in my heart.
To the family of Mrs. File,
I would like to extend my deepest sympathy to the family of this special lady. I work in the ultrasound department at Mission Hospital and had the oppurtunity to meet Mrs. File about a year ago. She came to our department weekly and I became very close to her. We shared many stories, laughs, and a few tears. I just wanted her family to know that she touched my life and I am blessed to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She will be missed and not forgotten.
Our Cousin Deloris was a most gracious lady. She and Jim hosted us in their home on many occasions before Jim died. Deloris continued to host our gatherings in splendid southern hospitality until she could no longer handle this alone. Then her family supported her to the end. We love her and miss her. We pray for her and her family.
The Keith and Kathleen Werner Family