Mary Bess Paige
March 3, 1923 ~ November 18, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
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Mary Bess Paige, 89, went home to be with the Lord Sunday November 18, 2012.
Born in South Carolina to Floyd and Aura Walker Godfrey, she worked at Kearfott, and also as a salesperson at Sears and Belk. She was a member of the Buncombe County Home Extension Club, the American Legion Auxiliary, and Grassy Branch Baptist Church. Other than her parents she is preceded in death by her husband Horace R. Paige.
Survivors include three sons, Ronnie, Mickey and Harry Paige; two daughters, Ann Paige and Barbara Barbour, and Paul Lyda, whom she considered a son; one brother, Farrell "Sonny" Godfrey and three sisters, Ruby Lyons, Raye Caldwell and Mildred Pressley; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held Wednesday, at 11:00 A.M. at Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Greenwood, SC. The Rev. Art Riddle will officiate.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home, Tunnel Road.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorials may be made to Aston Park HCC, 380 Brevard Road, Asheville, NC, 28806.
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Our hearts and prayers go out to your family. Our sincerest condolences for your loss.
Harry, Mickey, Barbara and family: My sincere condolensces to you in the loss of your mother. You are all in my prayers.
Harry and family, Mothers bring us into this world. They create an environment that we carry throughout our lifetime. They comfort and support us. Look back on her life with joy and celebrate your time together. Our prayers are with you.
Lynn and Sidney Barnett
Barbara and family,
We are so sorry for your lost. I have wonderful memories of your mother and father. Stand strong and know that God is with you. Love and support, George and Willie Barbour
Sorry for your loss and you are in my thoughts and prayers.
From everyone at Perma R Products, you’re in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in the fact you’ll see her again. Love you
Prayers for all Mary’s family.
Wilma Mason, Lesa Mason-Watkins, Mack Watkins and all the Mason Family.
To the Paige Family –
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. I remember the good times at Oteen Baptist Church when Mary, Horace, and family attended Oteen Baptist Church.
God’s strength and power be with all of you!
Gayle and Stella Brown
Dear Ronnie, Mickey, Harry, Barbara and Anne,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry we could not come to the graveside service.
I am sure it is a comfort to know your mom has joined Uncle Horace, her siblings, and especially her Savior. in her eternal home. May God grant comfort, peace and grace to you and all your families.
Love You!
Faye & Family