Kathleen Waters Buckner
August 23, 1928 ~ February 15, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Grace Kathleen Waters Buckner, 83, of Asheville, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at her home.
Mrs. Buckner was born in Buncombe County, to the late Smiley Dewey Waters and Cora Lee McElroy Waters. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jack Buckner. She was a loving caregiver for her family, including her husband, an aunt, her daddy and her grandchildren.
Survivors include daughter, Geraldine Robinson and her husband Michael, of Alexander; son, James Buckner and his wife, Hettie, of Asheville; three grandchildren, Heather Hollifield and her husband, John, and Dustin Buckner, all of Asheville, Jason Robinson and his wife, Gena of Charlotte; and sister, Virginia Candler of Yuma, AZ .
A very special thank you to Care Partners Hospice and to two special caregivers, Shelby Burnette and Sue Cope.
Also, a very special "thank you" to Hettie for all the unselfish and loving hours of care given to her "mother". God blessed our family with a very special angel…thank you Hettie.
A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Ashelawn Cemetery, with Rev. Steven Fox and her great nephew, Ryan Robinson officiating.
Visitation will be Friday from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Groce Funeral Home, Tunnel Road.
Flowers are welcome or memorials can be made to Care Partners Hospice, 68 Sweeten Creek Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
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Sending you our love and prayers! We Love You! Ken, Denise and Stephanie
We send our deepest sympathy. Ms. Buckner was a beloved member of our extended family. Our children always thought of her as their ‘Special Grandmother’. She is now in the presence of our Heavenly Father and has definitely earned her Angel Wings.
Geri and Mike, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Love, Jeanie and Danny
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. Heaven is richer for sure!!! If you need anything please let us know.
Vickie & David Killough
Geri and family,
I am very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kathleen shred the same name as my mother.Finally God has got the two most loved Mothers and grandmothers there was on this earth and decided it was time to share them with everyone in Heaven.May she rest in peace.If there is anything we can help you with just let us know. Love,Mary and Dan
Geri, so sorry for the loss of your Mom! You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!!
Sheri Webb and Family
May God give each of you comfort and hold you close at a time of great sorrow. It is so hard to give up someone whom we hold so dear, but our blessed hope is knowing that one day we will meet again. It is not good bye, just see you in a little while. Love in Christ;
Mary Rhinehart
My heart goes out to your family during this most difficult time. Please know that I have you in my thoughts and prayers.
James and Hettie and family, Just wanted to let you know we are praying for you.. Its wonderful to know that we will see our loved ones again. Thankful that God’s Grace will see us through…We love you…. Mark and Sheila
To all the family:We are so sorry for your loss.My mother Maybelle Whitaker worked with her the Terry CO.She said she was a very nice lady and they always had so much fun.Our thoughts and prayers are with you.May God give you comfort during this time and give you peace.
What a precious gift a mother is, one that takes our heart and wraps it up in her own, to share joys, tears, celebrations, and fears. James, Hettie, and family: your mother will be missed dearly…but a grand reunion day awaits you, to join with her forevermore. You are in our prayers! Love Doug and Dreama Murdock
Geri, I am so sorry to hear about your sweet mama. Praying for God to hold you and your family ever so close and provide you with strength, comfort, and peace. Love ya!