Jackie DeBruhl

Jacqueline "Jackie" Lunsford DeBruhl, 81, of Asheville, North Carolina passed from this life on November 22, 2016 to be with our Lord. She is now rejoicing in the reunion with her family and friends she has not seen in a long time. She was surrounded and comforted by her children at the Keever Solace Center in Asheville at the time of her passing. Jackie (also known as "Grandmother" by her family) was born December 7, 1934 and a lifelong resident of Buncombe County. She was the daughter of the late Edward Grant Lunsford and Bertha Ball Lunsford of Asheville. She was also predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Otto Willard DeBruhl of the home and her brother Mike Lunsford of Asheville. Mrs. DeBruhl graduated from Emma School in Buncombe County, North Carolina and was employed by Square D Company for 25 years. She had an unwavering faith in Jesus Christ and, as a devoted Christian woman, was an active member of Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Asheville. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and the heart of the Debruhl family. She had a loving and generous heart and was always giving to others. Her family and friends were truly blessed with the lessons learned from this beautiful, wonderful woman. Her message to her loved ones is to start each day with prayer and a smile, for this is the Lord's Day. She is survived by her daughters Tammy DeBruhl of Asheville, Robin DeBruhl Fisher of Alexander and son David DeBruhl and wife Debbie of Asheville. Grandchildren, Joshua Fisher and wife Tiffany of Alexander, Chelsey Fisher of Alexander, Jacob DeBruhl of Charlotte and Kayla DeBruhl of Asheville, Great-grandchildren, Holden Fisher and Neely Fisher of Alexander. Brother, Ronnie Lunsford and wife Betty Jean of Marion, Sister-in-law, Diane Lunsford of Asheville and very special friend Opal Shepherd of Hendersonville. She had numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. And her beloved Copper. Funeral services will be held at 1 PM on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Mount Carmel Baptist Church of Asheville, 200 Mount Carmel Road, Asheville, NC 28806. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service at the church. Interment will be private. In Grandmother's giving nature, she has asked that in lieu of flowers, memorials are made to MANNA Foodbank, 627 Swannanoa River Road, Asheville, NC 28805. Special thanks to all of the caregivers for the love and support you gave to our mother. We would also like to express our gratitude for the outpouring of love and support that our family has received during this time. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.