Jere Diane Fleckenstein
February 18, 1947 ~ October 21, 2006
Resided in:
Cullowhee, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Jere Diane Griffitts Fleckenstein, 59, of Cullowhee, NC, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 21, 2006, at Mission Hospitals.
A native of Knoxville, TN, she was a daughter of the late Claude Jerome "Buster" Griffitts and Jessie Martin Griffitts and was also preceded in death by her former husband Gary Holcomb.
Jere will be remembered by all the people she touched with her care for the mentally challanged, those stricken with Alzheimer's disease, those less fortunate than herself and her endless love of animals. By those and her family she will forever remain a true humanitarian.
Survivors include her husband of 22 years, Tom Fleckenstein; daughter, Ashley Newell and husband Aaron of Asheville, NC; sister, Tina Jennings and husband Jim of Rocky Face, GA.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm Monday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Reverend Bill Miller officiating.
Her family will receive friends following the service and request that memorials be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 31 College Place, Suite D320, Asheville, NC 28801-2644 or to the World Wildlife Fund, PO Box 97180, Washington, DC 20090.
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My deepest sympathies to Jere’s family. I met Jere at my uncle’s campsite in Cade’s Cove some 45 years ago, when her family and mine were both visiting. I knew her later as a classmate at Bearden High School. She was quiet, unassuming, and adorable.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you during the difficult time.
Buddy and Mary Jean Bevil
Tina, Jim and family,
Please accept my most sincere sympathies for the loss of your sister. Words never quite seem enough at such a time. Please know we will hold you up in our prayers. May the love you hold for your sister warm your hearts, minds and souls.
Fondly,
Gail
Tina, Jim and Family: We will forever wonder why the trials come our way. We will forever remember the good times and contributions to lives once the healing is complete. I know that your love will continue to nurture Ashley and the family and through that support, you too will flourish. I will remember you in my prayers and offer any strength I can pass onto you throughout the coming months.
Tina and family
My symathy on the loss of your sister and loved one. I wish I could be there to give you a biggggg hugggg. My prayers and thoughts are with everyone.
Shelia King
My prayers and thoughts are with you in your hour of grief. May our Heavenly Father bless you with His abounding love and enduring peace.
Love you. Jenny
Numbers 6:24-26 The LORD bless thee, and keep thee:
The LORD make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee:
The LORD lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.
Tina and family,
We just learned of Jere’s passing this morning. We have kept Jere and the entire family close to our hearts in thoughts and prayers over the past several weeks and will continue to do so. You know how special all of you are to us. We love you and will be thinking of you today.
Tom,
We were sorry to hear that Jere had been so sick and hospitalized. This added loss will be difficult, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.
Sincerely,
Bill and Ellen
(Jan’s dad and mom)
Tom,
We were sorry to hear that Jere had been so sick and hospitalized. This added loss will be difficult, but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your daughter.
Sincerely,
Bill and Ellen
(Jan’s dad and mom)
Tina,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
John and Karen Mathes
Tina, We were so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep your family in our prayers.
Love,
Brent and Michelle
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God give you courage and strength for the days ahead.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Ashley,
I am so sorry about your Mother. I am praying for you and yours. Kenny thinks so much of you and I have come to love you through him. I hope you will be OK.
Love,
Sweet Cathy
Tina,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Take Care!
Ann
Tom, you are very much in the thoughts and prayers of your colleagues at the SBTDC across the state.I know that words can not suffice to offset your loss, but we are here for you. With deepest regrets,
Tom,Ashley,Tina,Jim & Families; My love goes out to you today as you go through the sadness of losing your sweet Jere. I know God will put his arms around each of you and give you the support you need to go forward with your lives. She has gone to a better place where there will be no more hurting. An hey! – I know a lot of fun people up there that she will be glad to see again and they will watch over her forever and ever. My love and prayers to all of you ….Sis B.
Tom please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Tom,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Keep those wonderful memories of Jere alive in your heart.
Your friend and colleague,
Ashley,Aaron,Tom,Tina&Jim No words have ever been written to express our sorrow in times like this. In the loss of your mother,wife and sister we pray that God will give you peace and courage to go on. We love you all Rheba Holcomb Don Holcomb
Tom, I was shocked and saddened to hear about Jere. I know this is a very difficult time for you. We never want to give up our love ones. I want you to know that I will be lifting you up to the throne of grace, because only Jesus can comfort our broken hearts like no other source. Sincerely in Christ, Betty Jean Welch, CCC&TI
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4
Tom, Words can scarcely express the feelings we have at a time like this. Our hearts ache with you during this time. May you find a way to cherish the fond memories that you will always have with you. Our prayers are with you and your family. Sympathies, Leroy Kauffman
Dear Tom,
I just heard about Jere’s passing. Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. Take care, and God bless.
Four
Tina and Family,
May you find the strenth you need to help you thourgh this difficult time. Our hearts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy,
Audrey Pilcher
Dear Tom,
Even though we have only known you a short time, we will miss Jere very much. I always enjoyed the times we met each other in passing. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know. We are so sorry for your loss.
Ashley,Tom,Tina and Family Just to let you know we are thiking of you today. May your love for Jere help you through this day and the next few weeks. with love and prayres
Ashley, Aaron and Tom,
Please accept our sincere sympathy for the loss of Jere. I know its so hard for you. Shannon Ava and I wanted you to know that we are thinking about you tonight. If there is anything we can do for any of you please don’t hesitate to ask. Its ok to mourn your loss but it is exciting to know that you will meet again one day. Keep the memories close and look forward to that day.
Rob Shannon and Ava Armstrong
Dear Ashley,
We are so sorry to hear about your mother. Please know that we love you, and our prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. God Bless You. Love, Mike, Kim, and Katie Holcombe.
May God’s promises comfort you in your sorrow. With sympathy and heartful prayer. With love, Gena
Tom and Ashley,
My prayers are with you now and in the days to come. Jere’ was so special to me, as she was to many of the patients at the Health Dept. in Sylva. She was always thinking about others. Tom-I loved hearing about and seeing all the ‘Tom and Jerry’ memorabilia and seeing the way she lit up when she said your name. Ashley – there has never been a more proud mother…she loved showing off the pictures the two of you had made together at your wedding and she and Tom’s wedding. You two have lost a very special wife, mother, and best friend. I am so sorry for this great loss.
Tom and family:
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Jere was very special to me. I always enjoyed her positive energy here at work. She always shared her photography with me and the wonderful chili you guys made for the chili cook-offs. I will remember you in the days and weeks to come. Sincerely, Jennifer Luker
I am thinking and praying for your family at this difficult time.