Ella Moore Spake
April 1, 1921 ~ February 14, 2012
Resided in:
Fairview, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Ella Moore Spake of Fairview, NC, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 with her loving family at her side.
Born April 1, 1921, she was a lifelong resident of Fairview and a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church and the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. She was a faithful homemaker and wife, a loving mom, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George W. Spake, who was killed in an auto accident in 1972; step-daughter, Frances Quinn; parents, Willard and Mollie Conner Moore; and brothers, Garland, Floyd and Marvin Moore.
She leaves behind her children, Clara Owenby and her husband, Chester, and Betty Crain of Fairview, Nancy Ingle of Asheville, Kathy Edmondson and her husband, Tom, of Arden and Robert Spake and his wife, Sonya, of Mills River. Also surviving are her sister, Ailene "Pal" Freeman and brother, Burgin Moore of Fairview; nine grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at 11:00 am Friday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Fairview with the Revs. Ron Roberts, Jim Whitted and Chester Owenby officiating. Burial will be at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 until 8:30 pm Thursday at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 1454, Fairview, NC 28730.
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My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this sad time. My mother and Ella were friends, mom went home in September. They have probably found each other and are now re-connecting. What a wonderful thought.
MAY THE GOOD LORD COMFORT THE FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED. KEITH,AND BILLE GIBBONS,
Our Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jerry Lytle Family
Ms. Ella was one of the sweetest people I have ever met in my life. She always made my day when I would see her on Thursdays delivering MOW. I will miss her terribly , my condolences go out to the entire family, especially Betty, Clara, Kathy, Robert and Nancy.What a wonderful family she had to take care of her. God bless you all!!
Ella was a beautiful person inside and out. She will certainly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. Rejoicing that we will see her again someday. Love to all
As a Meals-on-Wheels volunteer for two and a half years, I always looked forward to seeing Ms Ella each week. She was one of the sweetest ladies I’ve known. She’s now out of pain now and in Heaven with her Lord. My prayers are with the family. I know they will miss her greatly.
I am so sorry to hear about your Mother. I didn’t know her but the rest of the family is so sweet that she had to be a wonderful,kind, caring beautiful lady. All will miss her.
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOUR MOTHER.IF THERE IS ANY THING WE CAN DO FOR YOU,PLEASE LET US KNOW.WE HOPE TO SEE YOU SUNDAY AT CHURCH,IF YOU ARE NOT THERE,WE UNDERSTAND. YOUR FRIENDS FROM LAURAL SPRINGS BAPTIST CHURCH—RONNIE AND TINA HARRIS
Dear Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Ms Spake. She was a dear sweet lady
and I am sure you will miss her
greatly. Wish we could be there but
I am having total knee replacement
and will be in the hospital. God bless each one
Love in Christ
Norris and Charlotte
To Robert and family, so sorry to hear about your mom. I know she was a great lady. Please know that I am keeping you in my prayers.
There is no one more precious than a loving Mother. And, there are no memories more lovely than those of a precious Mother! Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during these days.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless everyone
Clara, I went to school with you a very short time at Reynolds. I just wanted to say.. May the wonderful memories of your Mom serve to comfort you in the days ahead.
Wish I could be there with you at this time, but want the family to know that our prayers are with you. Remember the good times and may God be with each one!
ELLA AND I ARE COUSINS. I WILL MISS HER DEEPLY. PRAYERS TO THE FAMILY. LOVE YA ALL.
Dear Robert & Sonya
We are sorry to read of the passing of your Mom. Heaven is certainly sounding sweeter all time. May God bless and comfort you.
Aunt Ella was truly a wonderful person who touched every life of everyone she knew in a happy and positive way. She will be missed by all but never forgotten. Sending prayers to all of her family during this time of sadness. It is comforting to know that she is now with our Lord in eternal life and peace. Love to you all.