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Eula Neely Obituary

Eula Frances

Neely

Arden - On Sunday, December 30, 2012, Eula "Fran" B. Neely, was taken from her Earthly pilgrimage journey into her real home by a loving Heavenly Father.

Eula was born November 30, 1930 to the late Baxter D. and Bertha C. Buckner in Henderson County. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 31 years, James W. Neely, who died on October 13, 1991.

Most of her adult life was spent in Buncombe County. She was a loving wife, a beautiful homemaker and mother. Also, she was an active member of Crossroads Assembly of God for over 35 years.

Her passion was in the banking world from which she retired on her birthday in 1994, after 28 years of service. She was loved and admired by her customers, fellow employees and peers.

Eula is survived by one son, Michael C. Neely and his wife, Bonnie, of Arden; one grandson, Cameron; one sister, Edith B. Gill of Tryon; two brothers, Claude A. Buckner of Marion and Lloyd W. Buckner and his wife, Betty, of Etowah. She is also survived by six nieces, one nephew and a host of friends and loved ones.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:00 PM on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 at the funeral home with Pastor Michael Brown and Pastor Wade Zachary officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in Eula's memory to CarePartners Hospice, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.

An online memorial register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.

Published by Asheville Citizen-Times on Jan. 1, 2013.
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I am so sorry to learn of Fran's passing. Knowing her was such a great blessing to me. Mike, God's blessings and comfort to you during this sad time. Please forgive me for not being in attendance at the services today. I have meetings in Boone this afternoon.

Chad Hardy

January 2, 2013

Mike you are in my Thoughts and Prayers,Your Mom was a Precious Lady,so good to me when I lost my home in a fire and I worked for your Dad at Skyland Olds.He was also a Special Person ,I was Blessed to have known both your Dad and Mom.She is in a wonderful place now free of pain,,Cherish her memories they are forever..Much Love,Jean

JEAN PARHAM

January 1, 2013

Mike and family
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

David and Cathy Johnson @ The Hills of Avery's Creek
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David Jonhnson

January 1, 2013

My memories of Fran go very deep. She and Jim were Scott(Burge) and I good friends for so many yearts. Tho I had not heard from her in some time we shared many loving times together. My heart goes out to her family especially Mike. She was truly a special person and touched so many. God bless. Nancy (Burge) Clark

Nancy Clark

January 1, 2013

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