Helen T Holcombe
February 21, 1919 ~ June 25, 2008
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Helen Melvina Teague Holcombe, 89, formerly of 843 Asbury Rd., Candler, died Wednesday, June 25, 2008, in Maynardville, TN.
A native of Whittier, NC, she was a daughter of the late Charles W. and Martha Reed Teague. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Richard B. Holcombe, USAF, Ret., who died in 2005.
Mrs. Holcombe worked at Ivey's Department Store and John Carroll Specialty Store and she was a member of Francis Asbury United Methodist Church. She loved the mountains, especially appreciating wildflowers and hiking, and enjoyed working her flower garden.
Mrs. Holcombe is survived by her son, George
Holcombe and wife Brenda, of Maynardville; and three grandchildren, Christopher, Michael, and Cathy Marsh.
A funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday at Francis Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave.
Memorials may be made to Frances Asbury United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 67, Candler, NC 28715.
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George, So sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. However, I do know from personal experience what a release it can be. I have very fond memories of your mother as we(You, Frank,andI) were all growing up together. I pray God will be a real comfort to you all at this time. Deana Davidson Warren
George,Patty and I want to send you and your family deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mother.We know that Pattys Mother(Eleziebth) and your mom are haveing a good time. OOur prayers are with you.
Patty,Ken Hamlin and Leslie Poe
You have my sincere sympathy. I am unable to attend visitation due to my declining health. May God Bless You.
George, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. Deana called last night and told me. You have our prayers and condolences.
May the lord bless you.
George, we are so sorry about your Mom. Dick and Helen were wonderful people. It seems like yesterday that I went to work at Tidewater Supply and Dick was the office Mgr. and your mom was at Ivey’s, and you were riding that bicycle of yours all over the place. We were coming to the visitation last nite with Mike and Suzie and Curt and his wife. Long story, but Curt’s daughter from Greensboro decided to be baptisted last evening in Burnesville after a week long camp, so we felt we all needed to go see her in that service, and it was nine o’clock getting back to Asheville. Today was my Mom’s 90th birthday at Baptist Home, and the family all went to celebrate with her. You guessed it, it was at 2O’clock, and we are sorry we missed Helen’s service. I am sure it was God honoring, and we all know she is in heaven with Dick. I know you loved your parents and I know( because they told me so many times) that you were so very special to them! The Palat’s, Waddell’s and Davis’s all are so glad to call you a very good friend. God bless you and your family, and if we can ever help you please call on us.
Dear George,
I was saddened to read of your Mother’s passing. She was such a beautiful and elegant lady with a warm smile and a tender heart. She was always pleasant whenever I would see her at Winners or Ivey’s in Asheville, 1962-65. I sat next to you in Mrs. Brigmon’s typing class (no talking allowed!) May your Mother’s loving memories comfort you in the days, months and years to come. May God strenghten you and your family during this difficult time.