Lora Jane Hedden
September 21, 1919 ~ August 4, 2008
Resided in:
Waynesville, NC
LORA BERRY HEDDEN
Lora Berry Hedden, 88, resident of Laurels of Junaluska, Waynesville, passed away Monday, August 4, 2008 at Haywood Regional Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer.
A native of Macon County and a long time resident of Buncombe County, she was a daughter of the late William Jackson and Annie Gertrude Coggins Berry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gus D. Hedden who died in 1987. She was a member of Covenant Presbyterian Church in Waynesville and a former member of Davis Chapel United Methodist Church, Candler.
She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend and caregiver who loved her church and community.
Surviving are two daughters, Annie Hedden Davis and her husband, Ernest Davis, of Sharpsburg, GA and Karen Subriena Hedden Haddock and her husband, Dale Haddock, of Lake Junaluska; three sons, Marvin D. Hedden and his wife, Lois, of Etowah, Ronnie H. Hedden and his wife, Betty, of Miles, TX and Jerry Hedden of Candler; nine grandchildren, Daniel, Brice, Brian, Steven, Sherri, Mark, Jason, Kathy and Logan; fifteen great-grandchildren, Kyle, Tyler, Paul, Cody, Brett, Haylie, Jessica, Josh, Elizabeth, Robbie, Jordan, Luke, Mason, Jarod and Ava; five sisters, Edlay Pruitt of Franklin, Marie Hedden of Candler, Martha Dowdle of Clayton, GA, Mattie Devlin of Candler and Virginia Dills of Franklin, and one brother, William A. Berry of Franklin.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Elmira Hedden and three brothers, William E. Berry, William J. Berry, and William Jack Berry, Jr.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 6, followed with a service to celebrate her life in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, Asheville, with the Rev. Larry Jones officiating. Graveside services will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Daniel Davis, Brice Davis, Brian Davis, Mark Hedden, Jason Hedden, Dale Haddock; Honorary pallbearers will be Steven Hedden and Logan Haddock.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 West Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
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Subriena and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. If I can do anything, please let me know.
Donna White
Remembering our dear friends Annie and Ernie and their families at this time of bereavement, praying that God will hold you close and fill your heart with his great love.
We love you
We care
Subriena, Dale & Logan and Family,
We would like to send our deepest thoughts and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time. With Lora being a child of GOD, heaven has just received a precious gift. One day we’ll rejoice with open arms with the angel that she is.
If we may be of any help to you and your family, please don’t hesitate to call.
God Bless, Donald&Family
Dear Subriena: I’m so sorry. May the following bring some comfort to you, as it does to me:
Time is too slow for those who wait,
too swift for those who fear,
too long for those who grieve,
too short for those who rejoice,
but for those who love…
time is eternity.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Dawn
May our prayers and good thoughts lift your feelings during this time of sorrow. We fondly remember Annie’s mother and know she is smiling at all of us now that she is at rest in our Lords loving arms.
Love to all,
Dear Sabrina, Annie and Ernest and to all of Lora Hedden Family Members,
We have been praying for all of you through this very difficult time. Lora was a very special lady and we are so very blessed to have had her in our lives for 17 years. We remember her beautiful smile. We will always remember that she was so grateful that our cocker spaniel, Pooh-tu, watched over her while she lived next to us. He would always bark if there was a car or person that didn’t belong or atleast he didn’t think they did. We know that God has taken one of His BEST home with Him now and that she is finally at peace.
May our Lord God help all of you with His love and strength that you will need in your sorrowful time’s.
Love & Prayers,
Joanne & Stephanie
Our prayers are with you and your family. We loved Lora very much! She was a beautiful lady and a friend to all she met.
Love,
Pastor Jon,Debbie,Tyler and Kristen Cannon
Annie/Marvin/Ronnie/Jerry/Karen, Kitty O’Kelley called this afternoon to tell me that your mother had passed away. Lora called me several months ago, and we had the nicest, long conversation; she was surprised that I recognized her voice. She was still in her home and shared with me how she found it, how much she enjoyed it, and how she was still able to live alone. I wasn’t aware that she was sick. Lora and I had many good times when I still lived in Candler. We laughed a lot when we rode together to church services and meetings. And, after I married B. C., he also enjoyed her company. He went to school with Ronnie. You may know that we lost my mother in March, so we can also share your sorrow.
I see by her picture that she remained a beautiful lady.
Love and blessings to all of you.
Subriena – My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. Your mom was a very special lady to numerous people and will be remembered fondly.
Annie and Subriena,
I am so sorry for your loss. I only knew your mother for a short time but she was such a sweet person and she will be greatly missed. You and your family are in my prayers. May God Bless Each of You.
Sabrina, So sorry to hear about your Mother. I lost mine last October so I can truly say I know how you hurt. My heart and prayers go out to you and also your family. Sandra
Subriena, I was sorry to learn that your mother had passed away. May God grant you comfort and peace as you grieve your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love to you,
Nancy
To all the family members of Lora Hedden,
We were sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Our prayers go out to you Anne and the rest of the family. Marcie particularly recalls her trip with you to your Mom’s home, which will always be remembered. We know now that she is resting in peace with the Lord.
God Bless You All.
Karen and family,
I Didn,t know about your mom until now. 8-8.We enjoyed having your family as neighbors back in 1959 and loved the little church she introduced to us. She was very helpful when it was canning time.i surely will miss talking to her on the phone.
Our thoughts and prayers are still with you and your family
Our love, the Charlotte Ingle family.