Leona "Lee" Allen Thompson

leona thompson

February 7, 1947 ~ June 5, 2026

Born in: Mitchell County, North Carolina
Resided in: Asheville, North Carolina

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Leona Allen Thompson, 79, of Asheville, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026 at the CarePartners Solace Center.

A native of Mitchell County, she was a daughter of the late Oscar Allen and Minnie Garland Allen.

Lee loved trips to the beach, good music and she was a wonderful cook. She enjoyed spending time with and caring for those in the Laurel Creek Community, but above all, loved time spent with her blended family.

She is survived by her husband, John “Jack” Farmer; daughter Tracy Hooks (Scott); granddaughters, Kailee Hooks, Lauren Hooks and Erica Hooks; blended children, Jessica Fleming (Jason) and Jason Farmer (Kristi); blended grandchildren, Jack, JW, Mason and Madeline; four sisters, Jenny Rogers (Carl), Pat Peterson (Gary), Brenda Tipton (Farrell) and Carolyn Tipton (Mike); three brothers, Cliff Allen (Jean), Clinton Allen and Raymond Allen (Brenda), as well as many nieces and nephews.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM on Tuesday, June 9 at Groce Funeral Home’s Lake Julian location in Arden.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the WNC Bridge Foundation, 294 Overlook Road, Asheville NC 28803 (www.wncbridge.org).

Services

The Family Will Greet Friends: June 9, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)687-3530
http://grocefuneralhome.com

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The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Leona "Lee" Allen Thompson 's name.

WNC Bridge Foundation

294 Overlook Road

Asheville,

NC

wncbridge.org

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  1. Lee was a wonderful neighbor. She will be deeply missed by me and Lucy Beagle. I always enjoyed our walks and talks. May her memory be a blessing❤️‍🩹

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  3. Thanks for loving our wonderful friend, Jackie. You were the light of his world. Rest in peace.

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  4. Thank you for being the best Nana a girl could ask for. You will forever be missed. I love you Nana🩷

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  5. I am so saddened to hear of the passing of this sweet friend. So many great memories of working together on Ingles sets. Heaven just gained the perfect Angel. Rest in peace my friend.

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  7. I will always remember Lee for her compassion and desire to help others in the neighborhood. She will be missed.

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  8. So sorry to hear of Lee’s passing.We worked together for years on the Ingles sets.She was a very special person.

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  9. Jackie my prayers are with you and your family. Lee was a special friend to all of us. She was always checking on me and cared about my life. God bless you and her family. Love you, Marshall Alexander

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  10. I met Lee in 1983 and instantly we were friends. Though my path took me away from Asheville I always knew she had my back and she knew I had hers. It was a special friendship. Jackie you gave her the VERY best years of her life. I will miss her.

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  11. My beautiful sister, I will miss you! Our hearts are broken 💔 May you forever be resting in the arms of Jesus!♥️

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  14. What a sweet smile Leona always brought with her and such a sweet person. My heart and prayers go out to Jackie and the rest of the family.

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