Margaret Anne Runnion Felkel

Margaret Anne Runnion Felkel, 97, of Asheville, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family and her two devoted dogs, Fernando and Baby Rain.

Born December 9, 1927 in Hot Springs, NC, Margaret Anne was a daughter of the late Howard Jackson Runnion and Blanche Mae Elam Runnion. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Milton Felkel, a son, Timothy H. Felkel, and her brother, Howard Jackson Runnion, Jr.

Mrs. Felkel was a graduate of Mars Hill College. She was the former Vice President of Felkel Oil Co., a member of Junior Woman Civic Club, and served as a Deacon and Sunday School teacher at West Asheville Presbyterian Church. Margaret Anne was also the first runner up in the Mrs. NC Pageant.

Surviving are her daughters, Wendy Cole and Cassandra Pavone; son, Terence M. “Terry” Felkel; and she was affectionately known as “Mimi” to 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.

The family will hold a memorial service on Saturday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. at her residence, 226 School Rd., Asheville, NC 28806. The Rev. Ricky McCarson will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ABCCM Transformation Village, 1845 Brevard Rd., Arden, NC 28704, www.abccm.org.

Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.