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Randy Silvers Obituary
Burnsville - Randy Silvers, of both Greensboro and Burnsville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 7, 2012, at Mission Hospital in Asheville. He was the son of Mary Rose Silvers and the late Burgin Silvers of Burnsville.
Randy was one of those rare individuals who knew at an early age what he wanted his vocation to be, and he pursued that vocation as an award winning quilter, quilting instructor, sewing machine dealer and quilt shop owner. Randy was the original owner of The Country Peddler Quilt Shop in Burnsville and Fran's Quilt Shop, which he bought and renamed Randy's Quilt Shop in Greensboro. He also traveled up and down the east coast of the United States for many years selling quilts at craft shows. Randy was instrumental in the formation of the Gate City Guild in Greensboro.
In addition to his mother, Randy leaves behind his partner of 20 years: Louie Hughes of Greensboro; and, a host of aunts, uncles and cousins, as well as friends, especially in the quilting community from all over the country to mourn his passing.
Throughout his life Randy held to his deeply religious beliefs, and they were a great source of comfort to him, especially during the most difficult days of his illness. He was very proud of his mountain heritage and loved to tell stories of memories from his childhood in his quilting classes. Prior to his death he was planning to move back to the mountains which he loved dearly.
A service for Randy will be held at 2PM Friday in the Chapel of Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home. Rev. Jerry Shelton and his uncle, Frank Silvers, will officiate. Burial will be in the Cane River Church Cemetery.
Visitation will take place beginning at 1PM prior to the service at the funeral home.
Randy greatly supported many causes, but there were two causes that were near and dear to him. The first one was supporting breast cancer research, as Randy witnessed countless friends and customers battle breast cancer. Randy donated quilts and fabric from his shop to be made into quilts to be used as raffles to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The other great cause Randy supported was helping to feed the needy by sponsoring food drives at his shop for the Greensboro Urban Ministry. Therefore, in lieu of flowers, it is requested that those wishing to do so will make a donation to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, the Greensboro Urban Ministry, or Reconciliation House in Burnsville, or to your favorite charity.
Holcombe Brothers Funeral Home is assisting the Silvers family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Randy Silvers
August 14, 2012
Bought my first sewing machine at Randy's Quilt shop 5 years ago. He touched my life
Joy Campbell
August 14, 2012
Randy will truly be missed. He was one in a million. Rest in peace Randy. My deepest condolences to Mrs. Silvers. My wish is that as the days go by you will be comforted by the wonderful memories of your son and know that he left us with wonderful memories of the times we spent in his shop talking, eating, shopping,and sewing. Louie, be strong. My prayers are for you too that you will also find peace and comfort in the wonderful memories of dear Randy.
Janice Medlin
August 11, 2012
Randy inspired and encouraged many of us to take the risk, buy the machine and see what you could do. He welcomed everyone into his shop and knew you and your spouse by name and what you liked to do. He was amazing. I have learned two new skills by being exposed to him - machine embroidery and quilting. Also, I have met many friends that I treasure and we will all have a special place in our hearts for Randy. Deepest sympathies to his family. Janice Jones Medlin
Christine Plesh
August 11, 2012
We will miss you, Randy. Many friendships were cultivated as we learned how to quilt and just spend time visiting with you and all who worked at the shop.
Thank you for helping us develop quilting skills which helped us make patchwork quilts as well as a growing patchwork of friends.
Kimberly Buckner
August 10, 2012
My Deepest Sympathy to the Silvers and Burleson Families. I did not know Randy personally but I have seen his beautiful quilts, and met his loving mother Mary Rose. May God grant you peace during this sad time. Please know there are many who are praying for you and love you all!
Bette Brownlow
August 10, 2012
My quilting journey began with Randy at his store on Lawndale. When my son died he became an amazing source of love and support to me..I will always cherish that about him as well as his insane generosity and wonderful sense of humor. He told me he was ready to go whenever it was his time...that he had seen where he was going and it was fine. Rest in peace and sing on with the angels..For in so many ways, you were one to me.
Sherry Ward
August 10, 2012
Louie & Family,
Words can not express my sadness for your loss.
But I hope you will find comfort in knowing that we are all better people for having known Randy and having him touch are lives! He was such a gentle soul but also could have a wicked sense of humor at the same time. I will treasure all my memories of him and everytime I turn on my machines or wear my quilted jacket he made for me I will think of him fondly. Rest peacefully my sweet friend....
Laurie Elovsson Moore
August 10, 2012
I owned the store next to Randy on Lawndale, Simply Cottage. He was a lovely man. Kind always and very supportive. I was very saddened to learn of his passing. He was a great "neighbor".
Belva Jo Moore
August 10, 2012
Randy had the gift of making people feel special. If you ever went into his shop, from the first time on, he called you by name. He was friendly, helpful, and kind, and that is a good legacy. Rest in peace Randy.
Machelle Brinkley
August 9, 2012
Randy was blessed with many gifts...his beautiful voice and how he could play a piano! His art of quilting and teaching the art linked him to so many people. But most of all Randy never knew a stranger, he had a wonderful sense of humor, a deep care and affection for everyone he came in contact with...a true Silvers.
Yvonne Gregory
August 9, 2012
Randy was a great friend and class mate. We will miss his laughter. R.I.P. Randy.
Debi Ritchie
August 9, 2012
He was a great friend. I knew him from high school. I will miss him.
Sue Harmer-Sommer
August 9, 2012
Louie, Family and Sewing/Quilting family: Words cannot express the feelings I harbor in my heart at Randy's passing..Nowhere as deep as yours but still I found him to be a friend and confidant in many ways...Always there, always smiling, even in the worst of situations..My prayers go with you and all your family(lies). I'll always see him in his quilting artistry..
Glenna Barnes
August 9, 2012
Louie and Family,
Randy was a light in an often dark world. He knew no strangers. His wonderful soul touched my life. I miss him.
Mary Humphrey
August 9, 2012
Louie and Family, I am saddened to learn of Randy's passing. While I have not seen him in years, I fondly remember him and his fun sense of humor. I always looked forward to seeing him at quilt shows and BERNINA meetings.
Jessica Parrish
August 9, 2012
Randy was a longtime regular at Longhorn and we always loved to see him come in. He was a wonderful man and will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
John Reuter
August 9, 2012
Louie & extended family, I was so sorry to learn of Randy's passing.
Sincerely, John F. Reuter
Janet Ray
August 9, 2012
Randy was a rare individual that was a friend to all, had a wonderful personality, and a great sense of humor. We loved going to his shop in Greensboro and seeing him in his element, often running into his mom and aunts, uncles there as well. Our hearts go out to Louie, Rosie, and the family.
Barbara Haralson
August 9, 2012
When Randy decided to close his quilt shop in Greensboro, it was a huge loss to our community. With Randy's passing, it is a huge loss to all who knew him. I am a small business owner in Greensboro as well, and always enjoyed sharing business ideas with him. I took my first quilting class at his store and became an immediate fan of his store, quilting, and Randy. My heart goes out to his remaining family, and to Louie, of whom he always spoke so lovingly.
Curtis & Dawn Hughes
August 9, 2012
Randy was a sweet, loving, and generous man who will always be remembered. "Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints." (Psalm 116:15).
August 9, 2012
Randy was such a gentle spirit, always kind and very talented. My thoughts and prayers are with Mary Rose and Louie. Doris Lunsford, Burnsville, N.C.
Jennifer K.
August 9, 2012
Randy was my neighbor when we both lived in downtown Greensboro (late 1990s) and he was such a joy to be around. He will be missed.
Tracy Boyer
August 9, 2012
Randy had a wonderful way of always making me smile. I have sweet memories of him singing and playing the piano. My thoughts and prayers go out to those he left behind.
Sara Blackburn
August 9, 2012
Randy's Shop- a place where he always knew your name. A very lovely man and so talented. He will be missed by many, many friends,
Rick Bacon
August 9, 2012
I still have a wonderful quilt from Randy's shop in Burnsville. He will be missed.
Jameece Metcalf
August 9, 2012
Randy was a sweet charming man and we will miss him. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of need.
August 9, 2012
to the Silvers family and Louie....Randy closed his eyes to us and opened them in the face of Jesus..he and I spent many many times discussing the needs of the world..what a wonderful person who was so caring and had such a great sense of humor..he was so talented and loved to share his beautiful quilts with those of us who were in awe of his work...so like him to ask for donations to Urban Ministry..always thinking of others.....bless you, dear friend .....Sue Frye
Terry Wenette Temple
August 8, 2012
The experience and memories of Randy and his classes and shop and shop family, were ones that I will always cherrish and remember. I have been missing him and will continue to miss him. I will continue to pray for him and all of his family and friends.
Venitta McCall
August 8, 2012
Thank you Randy for sharing your love of quilting with so many of us. May you rest in peace in God's arms.
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