Patty Jennings Mease
December 5, 1932 ~ May 3, 2026
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailPatty Jennings Mease, 93, of Candler, passed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 3, 2026, following a period of declining health.
Patty was born on December 5, 1932, in Asheville to the late Kenneth Claude Jennings and Georgia Duckett Jennings Stewart. She was a 1950 graduate of Lee Edwards High School.
On October 22, 1950, Patty married Vaughn G. Mease Sr. of Candler. They were married for 63 years, until his passing in 2013. Patty was a devoted wife, mother, and member of her community. She retired from Pisgah Elementary School, where she served for 30 years as Cafeteria Manager. Patty and Vaughn were longtime members of White Rock Baptist Church, where she lovingly served in many roles.
In addition to her parents, Patty was preceded in death by her husband Vaughn, her daughter, Sharon Mease Murdock, and her son-in-law, Jack Murdock.
Patty is survived by her loving family, including her son, Vaughn G. Mease Jr., of Waco, NC; and her daughter, Dawn Mease Blankenship (James), of Statham, GA, who provided wonderful care for Patty during her last two years. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Wendy Mease Setzer (John) of Cumming, GA, Tiffany Mease Smith (Kirk) of Shelby, NC, Vaughn G. Mease III (Keslie) of Hudson, NC, and Casey Beck (Chris) of Centre, AL. Patty was also blessed with ten great-grandchildren. Surviving siblings include Porter Jennings (Pat), Mary Von Dohlan, Judy Ivey, and Clyde Stewart, Jr. (Wanda).
A funeral service will be held at White Rock Baptist Church, officiated by Brad Parker and Porter Jennings, on Saturday, May 9th at 3:00 p.m. Burial will follow immediately in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service, beginning at 2:00 p.m.
Memorials may be made to White Rock Baptist Church, 20 White Rock Church Rd, Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Funeral Service: May 9, 2026 3:00 pm
White Rock Baptist Church
Pisgah Highway, NC 151
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
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Dear Vaughn Jr, Dawn, James, and grandchildren,
Praying for deep comfort in the loss of your precious Mama.♥️🙏🏻♥️
Patty was so genuinely kind and a joy to visit as we sat on her front porch on Medford Branch Rd when my sisters and I came up from Georgia.
I remember Patty fondly when Sharon and I were in elementary school together back in the early 60’s. She and Vaughn Sr were always so kind to me when I would visit with Sharon in their home. Patty also worked in the lunchroom with my grandmother and had lots of fun times as they worked together. My grandmother always spoke very highly of Patty.
My sisters and I were very sad as we would not get to visit her on our trips to NC, when Patty needed to be moved a couple of years ago to be cared for by her faithful and loving daughter and son.♥️ She was so well loved by all of her family and all who knew her, and she sure did love her children and grandchildren!♥️. She loved her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ♥️. She is waiting now in Heaven for the rest of her loved ones to follow.♥️
Love and Prayers, Deborah Greene Berry and the Greene Sisters♥️💐♥️
Vaughn Jr and Dawn, I love your mom dearly, what precious memories I have with time spent with your family. My prayers are with you. Susan Whiteside Hannah.
Patty was a very special person.She will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family .May God bless you all Heaven has gained another Angel 🙏
Dawn & Family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I thought the world of your mom. She was such a sweet person. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.