Mae Merrell Trulove
September 27, 1921 ~ March 19, 2009
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Asheville, NC
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Mae Merrell Trulove
Asheville – Annie Mae Merrell Trulove, 87, of Asheville, died Thursday, March 19, 2009, at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center.
Born in Buncombe County on September 27, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Robert Thaddeus Merrell and Ethel Taylor Merrell Silvey and step-daughter of the late J. W. Silvey, Sr. She also was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph W. Trulove who died in 1987; a sister, Meta M. Pierce and two brothers, J. Woodrow Merrell and Raymond W. Merrell.
Mae was a bookkeeper by profession, working in various businesses in the Asheville area and was a member of Oakley United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her son, David M. Trulove and his wife, Janet of Asheville; her sister, Mary A. Funderud of Skyland; a sister-in-law, Minnie Vaughn of Salisbury, NC; nephews, Thomas R. Barham, Bill Funderud, Don Funderud and Steve Vaughn; a niece, Betty Merrell Cutting and Mae's extended family, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Haynes and family.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, March 21, 2009, at New Salem Cemetery with the Reverend Russ Pierce officiating.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Oakley United Methodist Church, 607 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
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David, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
David and Janet please know my love, thoughts, and prayers are with you. Mae lived a long wonderful life and will always have a special place in my heart. Some of my fondest memories of my childhood include Joe and Mae and the good times we had together with my parents, Max and Marie. Please know she is in a better place with Joe, my parents, Meta, and others that have gone before them. If there is anything I can do please don’t hesitate to call on me.
Love always,
Maxine Metcalf
David my thoughts and prayers are with you
David and Janet-our thoughts and prayers are with you. I loved so much coming back home to see my family when I was young. My best memories, are of all of us laughing so hard we cried. Without Aunt Mae, and Aunt Pete (Meta) I wouldn’t know as much about my dad whom they always said was the best big brother. I will truly miss Aunt Mae. I love you both!!! Betty, Rachel, Kelsey, and Louise
David and Janet, we were former neighbors of Mae’s and we would
bring our dogs up to see her on the front porch. She always ran inside to get them a treat. She was a wonderful person and we will miss her so much. She is in a better place now with her beloved Joe. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dear David and Janet,
I should wait to write as I just found out from Sharon that Mae died. My heart is so heavy as I think of you, David, Janet and Mae. It is more than I can almost
comprehend. All are home now. Meta, Mae, Mamaw, Auntie and my Mother. I cannot comprehend Heaven either and my tears will not allow me to see so I will stop. Please know how much I love you all and I am so sorry.
Love, Dianne, Max, Jeff and Christy
David and Janet,
It is 04/09/08 and I am sitting in my office with tears streaming down my face. I have just heard of Mae’s passing. I loved her so very much and wish I could have been at her service. Our family has had quite a few of our loved ones making their transitions over the last several years. What a comfort it was to look up and see Mae there mouthing words of prayer and encouragement before I spoke.
Our family has had many trials and tribulations but we have also been so blessed to have had angels on earth, like Mae, to carry us through.
I know that Mae, Meta and my grandmother are having a grand time in Heaven. Makes me long for home.
Love,
Jeff Phillips