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Billie Kochanek Obituary
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Candler - Billie D. Kochanek, 87, of Asheville, passed away on Saturday, April 18th at Pisgah Manor Nursing Home. She was born July 17, 1927 in Lexington, NC to the late William F. and Queen Davis Stoll and was raised in Madison County.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph P. Kochanek; special son, Tommy; sisters, Hazel Infinger, Annie Mae Reeves, Patsy Lingelbach and brothers, Donald and Charles Stoll.
She is survived by her daughter, Regena Oldacre; sons, David and Norman Inch; and sister, Dora Neighbors.
To honor her request, there will be no services. Private entombment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler.
A special thanks to the staff of Pisgah Manor for all the years of excellent service.
Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn in assisting the family.
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Devin Hart
May 9, 2015
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Nancy Bailey McBrayer
April 26, 2015
Regena, Norman, and David, I am so sorry to hear of Billie's passing! I have many fond memories of your mom from my younger days when I sang in the Youth Choir at Bent Creek. Prayers for God's peace and comfort as you face the coming weeks and months without her.
Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn
April 21, 2015
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