Mary Stillwell Willis
January 11, 1932 ~ July 6, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Mary Stillwell Willis, 85, of Asheville, died Thursday, July 6, 2017 at the CarePartners Solace Center.
A native of Jackson Co., she was a daughter of the late Ephraim Posey and Julia Kinney Stillwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Albert Willis, and sisters Joy Williams and Elizabeth Stillwell.
Mrs. Willis is survived by her son, Frank Alan Willis and wife Rhonda; grandchildren, Jordan Willis and Julia Willis; brothers E.P. Stillwell, Jr. and Charles Stillwell; and special friend Howard Gantt.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday July 15, 2017 at Groce Funeral Home, Patton Ave.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Howard and Mary’s Family. Was sorry to learn of Mary’s death. She was a caring and compassionate person. Mary always had a smile on her face and a kind word for everyone. May God comfort you and bring you peace as you continue your life without your loved one.
To Mary’s family and to Howard, I am so sorry to hear of MIss Mary (i called her this) of her passing! I have known Howard all of my life, and had met Mary thru him, as they shopped at Ingles where I work. She was always so friendly to me and other employees and to customers while she was in the store…Also she was always laughing, and had something crazy to say….In her years with Howard, they got to share LOTS of traveling and getting to go Square Dancing somewhere on the weekends…. She also bought many greeting cards to send to her family and friends, and she always made sure that i got one on occasions….She will truely be missed! May the Good Lord above comport her family in this time…..
What a special, sweet lady – Miss Mary will surely be missed in our neighborhood. Our Condolences to Howard and family.
So sorry Howard. Bill & I are praying for peace and comfort.
Mary–a kind and playful Soul who brightened the lives of everyone she touched. She will be missed by many on this Earth.