Jamie Marlene Wells

jamie wells

June 16, 1976 ~ May 14, 2026

Born in: Asheville, NC
Resided in: Asheville, NC

Jamie Marlene Wells, 49, of Asheville, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on May 14, 2026.

Jamie was born on June 16, 1976, to Darlene Wells Biggs and Guy Wells.

She graduated from Enka High School in 1994, and then went on to A.B. Tech where she received her CNA certificate. She was then a beloved employee at Deerfield Retirement Center.

Jamie leaves behind her husband, Jared House and son Markus; her mom, Darlene Biggs and step-father Charles; her dad, Guy and step-mom Joy; her sister, Vicky Wells and brother-in-law John Satterfield; father-in-law, Lawrence and mother-in-law Hilda House; aunt, Marlene and Tony Barringer, aunt, Patty, uncle, Allan Cogburn, aunt, Jay, and uncle, Ricky Cogburn; cousins, Chris and Missy Blankenship; step-sister, Jenny Paterson and family.

She was preceded in death by her grandmothers, Nora Cogburn and Hazel Wells; grandfathers, Howard ā€œShortyā€ Cogburn and Pete Lindsey; aunt, Barbara and uncle, Clarence ā€œBoozerā€ Birmingham.

Jamie was such a sweet, kind and funny lady. She was always laughing. Her nickname was ā€œGiggles.ā€ She loved animals, loved taking care of them and they loved her back. Jamie had a beautiful soul and touched many lives. She will always be in our hearts and will never be forgotten.

Her family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. Those in attendance will be given the opportunity to share a brief memory or comment during the service. Burial will then take place at Riverview Church Cemetery.

Services

Visitation: May 20, 2026 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com

Funeral Service: May 20, 2026 11:00 am

Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806

(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com

Burial: May 20, 2026 12:15 pm

Riverview Cemetery
Riverview Church Road
Asheville, NC 28804


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  1. Jamie you will surely be missed be all your family and friends. I’m a better person for having known you. GOD has you now.

  2. Words cannot describe how heartbroken I am. I will always hold onto the wonderful memories we shared over the years, and we sure did have a lot. To this day, every time I hear Dolly Parton, I laugh and think about the time you dressed up as her for Halloween and got us all that candy. I honestly can say that every memory we shared together, was always a fun time. Heaven sure did gain a beautiful angel when God called you home. You will forever live in our hearts, Jamie!

  3. Love all of you ā™„ļøšŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»šŸ™šŸ»

  4. Jamie was such a sweet person. Marty and I send our condolences and prayers to everyone….. she was our neighbor and friend for her whole life… we will miss her.

  5. There is really no words in a time like this. Jamie was a beautiful person who will be missed dearly. We are sending our hearts, thoughts, and prayers to the family. With lots of Love from Sandy and Daisy Strong.

  6. Jamie was a good friend of mine growing up we always had a lot of laughs together. I hate to see that she has passed away so young. See you again Jamie.

  7. Fly High sweet lady. Ill never forget our Karaoke šŸŽ¤ Days down stairs and Moose šŸ«Ž Lodge days! Love you sweet friend! Or finding out I was gonna be a Gammy again at your house.

  8. Jared, Lawerence and Hilda.
    Jamie was always such a sweet soul and good friend to me! My heart hurts for you all! Please know you all are in our thoughts and Prayers.

  9. Jamie and I were best friends growing up. I remember going to the pool and playing softball together. Those memories will always be special to me. Heaven gained a special person and I was so lucky to have had her in my life.

  10. So truly deeply sorry to hear of Jamie’s passing , I had the privilege of knowing such a sweet, funny, kind loving person.
    May she have internal life in heaven with our sweet Lord. To Vickie and family my heart goes out to you at this time,Sending prayers and hopes of healing at this time.šŸ™

  11. So sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to the family. Jared I’m really sorry for your loss brother.

  12. Heartbreaking ā¤ļøā€šŸ©¹ you will be loved and missed by everyone who were lucky enough to have met you. Bye bye Poon.🄲

  13. To Darlene and Family,
    We were deeply saddened to hear of your daughter, Jamie’s, passing. After Vicky lost her son, Steven, we learned there is no greater sorrow than losing a child and a young loved one. Please know you, your family, and Jamie’s son and husband will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this heartbreaking time and in the days and years ahead.

    With deepest sympathy,
    Your cousins,
    Vicky and Linda Howell

  14. So sorry for your loss I know how much Hilda loved her and I never met you but only good things because they loved you dearly I know I would have loved you

  15. So sorry for your loss Jamie was always a funny happy soul, she was always a ray of sunshine. May God bless you through this time of loss. Angie(Bridget)Scott & Ronny Putnam.

  16. I pray God will comfort your family in your time of grieving, truly sorry to hear about your loss. just know to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. R. I. P. Beautiful šŸ˜‡

  17. Oh Vicky, Darlene, and Marlene, I am saddened to hear about Jamie’s passing. ā€œGigglesā€ was the perfect nickname for her, and it makes me smile when I look back and remember her laugh and sweet spirit. I know there are no words that can ease the pain of losing someone so loved, but please know my heart is with you and your family during this heartbreaking time. I am praying for comfort, peace, and strength for all who loved her.


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