Mary Elizabeth DeVore Netherton
September 10, 1937 ~ August 10, 2026
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailMary Elizabeth DeVore Netherton, 88, of Candler, went home to be with Jesus on Monday, August 10, 2026.
A native of Asheville, Mary was a daughter of the late Max and Martha Hannah DeVore. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Wilburn C. Netherton, who died in 2019.
Mary graduated from Western Carolina University and later retired from BASF in 1992 as their Quality Control Coordinator, enjoying 34 years of retirement. She was a longtime member of Brown’s View Church, serving as their pianist for 71 years. She also played for many years with Wilburn in The Netherton Family Gospel Singers, sharing their music throughout Western North Carolina and recording two albums. Additionally, she served as the Grand Organist for the Grand Chapter of North Carolina Order of the Eastern Star.
She is survived by sons, Danny (Vickey) and Ricky (Peggy) Netherton; grandchildren, Tara (Charles) Jaynes, Johnny (Janet) Moody, Diamond (Isaiah) Adams, Lauren (Jonathan) Burrell, Allison (Jason) Capps, 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Betty Jo Warren, Maxine Snelson, Carolyn Heatherly (Phil), and Tammie Smith; and brothers, James DeVore (Darlene) and Gene DeVore (Joan).
Her family wishes to thank the staff of both Four Seasons Hospice and Groce Funeral Home for the care and compassion shown to Mrs. Netherton.
Her family will receive friends beginning at noon on Thursday, August 13, at Brown’s View Church, Candler. The funeral service will follow at 1:00 p.m. Those in attendance will be invited to speak to share a thought or memory of Mrs. Netherton. Burial will then follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Brown’s View Church, 25 Brownsview Church Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
Services
Visitation: August 13, 2026 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Browns View Church
25 Brown's View Church Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)665-0360
Funeral Service: August 13, 2026 1:00 pm
Browns View Church
25 Brown's View Church Road
Candler, NC 28715
(828)665-0360
Burial: August 13, 2026 2:00 pm
Browns View Church Cemetery
25 Brown's View Church Road
Candler, NC 28715
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
Amazing woman to all that knew her, she is with all Heavenly Father!
With Love and deepest Sympathy
Eddy and Sabrina Miller
Susan Perry Partain
Tom and Darlene
Mary was such a sweet, Godly lady and I will always treasure what she has meant to me. She has been an encouragement to me in many things. I can just picture when she was telling me something serious and meaningful, she would widen her eyes, and kind of tilt her head and look at me , seeming to accentuate the importance of what she was saying. I loved her fun spirit and her laughter and the love she shared. I will forever love her and miss her.
My heart feels such sympathy for all of her family that she loves so dearly, and everyone fortunate enough to have shared in her love.
Dear family,
I’m so very sorry for the loss of this sweet, precious lady, but also thankful for the KNOW of HIS promise. I pray the family and many friends alike find comfort in that. She sure was a special person…I always loved running into her and the chats we would have. I always appreciated her sharing memories of my family with me. Her kindness, and faith will always be remembered. Thoughts, prayer and much love to you all…
Danny, Ricky, and Family, I am so very sorry to learn of your mothers passing, she was a very sweet Lady who went to high school with my mother, my thoughts and prayers for comfort are sent to all of you God Bless.
Ricky , Twas a pleasure I had to meet you an your mom at the church when the HOMINY VALLEY ACAPPELLA CHRISTIAN MENS BARBERSHOP CHOIR came to sing…May God continue to bless you an your family…
It is always a sad day when our loved ones leave us here, but what a wonderful day it is for those who pass from this world to the world beyond. Imagine life eternal without the burdens of sickness, sadness, and all that we experience here. Imagine the joy for those who have passed when a loved one joins them in paradise! I look forward to that great day. I hope God will grant your family peace and comfort in the time ahead. Love you Danny and Ricky. Your friend Bill Jamison
I wish to express my sympathy to all of Mary’s family. She was a very special lady! Sending love and prayers 🙏.
Always a sad day when we lose our mothers. May she rest in peace
and you in your memories of times with her.
Randy McKinney
Ricky, Danny, and family, I really loved Mary. From the day I met her she made me feel like family. Such a kind, loving, smiling beautiful lady! Her face shined with the love of God in it! She will be missed by all who knew her. May God bless you all and keep you in his loving arms!
With Deepest Sympathy and Love,
Lilly Smith