Phyllis Penley Gregg Maney
September 25, 1926 ~ August 27, 2017
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Phyllis Penley Gregg Maney, 90, an Asheville native and a child of God, passed into eternity Sunday, August 27, 2017 at the John F. Keever, Jr. Solace Center. Born September 25, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Madeline S. Penley. Also preceding her in death were her first husband, Robert L. Gregg, Jr., who died in 1974, and Conrad D. Maney, who passed away August 3, 2017.
Phyllis was a graduate of Lee Edwards High School and Mars Hill College. She gained her RN degree from Grady Hospital School of Nursing, Atlanta, Ga. in 1948. After pursuing her calling as a wonderful, stay-at-home mom raising four children, she chose another way to love and serve. She nurtured hundreds of babies and families as a nurse in the “Newborn Nursery” at Mission Hospital for 21 of her 30 years there.
Her church (First Alliance), friends and neighbors were very important to her. She was continually baking, cooking, visiting shut-ins, tutoring young children and serving in ways that were often unheralded. In later years, she became a member of Trinity United Methodist Church.
After a period of declining health, Phyllis moved to Givens Highland Farms Assisted Living in Black Mountain, NC in 2016. She continued to enjoy exercise, Bible reading, and especially food.
She is survived by her sons, Robert W. Gregg (Libby); David S. Gregg (Janet); daughters, Patricia G. Rice (Bruce); Joan G. Young (Marty); stepdaughters, Lynn Maney-McIntosh (Bill); Teresa McCarthy; and Cheryl Cantey; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; ten great grandchildren, and two step-great grandchildren.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude to the Limbert Hall staff at Givens Highland Farms, who provided loving assistance and care for Phyllis during her 15 months there.
A memorial service will be held Wednesday, August 30 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, Asheville, NC, with the Revs. Jeff Hober and Nancy Dixon Walton officiating. The family will greet friends following the service. Private burial will be at Green Hills Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: The Alliance, 8595 Explorer Dr., Colorado Springs, CO. 80920; c/o GCF/ In memory of Phyllis Maney.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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So very sorry for the loss of your mother. May God give you all comfort knowing she is in Heaven with your dad and has a new body today. God bless you all and know that you are all in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. She was such a wonderful person and so friendly every time I saw her. She was a wonderful Christian and know that she is now in a better place. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this most difficult time.
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of your Dear Mother, Prayers sent for you All.
So sorry for your loss. Mrs. Maney was my next door neighbor for many years! She was always so kind & sweet. When I had my daughter in 1983, Mrs. Maney took care of her in the nursery at Mission Hospital. She was truly a kind, loving woman & she will be missed.
Dear Bob & Greg,
I know you are aware of what an impact your mom had on all of us growing up at the Alliance. She was such a sweet Christian woman. Her example is a challenge to those of us left to make the same impact on others for Jesus. God bless you as you adjust to a new ‘normal’- may you find comfort is good memories and the assurance of seeing her again in heaven!
To the family of Phyllis. I have fond memories of Phyllis, a kind and caring lady. Full of spunk and life!! I can see her now as she held my first grandchild, ‘Rachel’ in the new born nursery at Mission Hospital for me to see for the first time. And then the same for ‘Jared’ my second grandchild. I loved her. Sympathy and prayers with love.
What a Wonderful woman with a huge Heart, She Loved everyone that crossed her path. Meet you again in Heaven sweet Lady. Forever apart of my Heart Mind and Soul.
Pat, Joan, Bobby, David and all the family: I have such fond memories of Phyllis. She was sweet, caring, and always had a smile. It was a blessing to be around her, as well as others in her generation at the Alliance church. May God’s comfort give you strength during your time of sorrow.
To Phyllis’s Family:
What a wonderful person/nurse Phyllis was. I always enjoyed her comments on everything. She enjoyed caring for the babies in the Newborn Nursery at Mission Hospital. She kept me informed of all pertinent information regarding infant care. We had some wonderful and enjoyable times together. Beautiful personality and a smile that captured her love for family values.
My prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of bereavement.
Phyllis & Conrad were our next door neighbors during our 16 years on Alpine Way. No sooner had we moved into our house than Phyllis was on our doorstep to greet us, bearing the most delicious apple cake I’ve ever had. She & Conrad acted as ‘surrogate grandparents’ to our two girls, then 5 & 8 years old. We always had an open invitation to their pool which is where both our daughters learned to swim. Phyllis and Conrad took as much delight in our daughters as our girls did in them. I vividly remember Conrad patiently trying to work in the yard with our older daughter at his side, chattering non-stop! The daily kindness and friendship shown by Phyllis and Conrad made our transition to Asheville so much easier. We missed them as neighbors when we moved in 2005 but continued to exchange Christmas cards yearly. During our time on Alpine, we met many of their family members. Please know that we are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of two very loving and wonderful people.
Joan, I am so sorry for your loss. I was out of town and just recently returned so was unable to attend the memorial service for your mother. She was such a lovely person and I remember how much she helped me when I had my second daughter, Ashley, almost 35 years ago at Mission Hospital. My heart and prayers are with you and your family.