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Ivorine Williams Obituary
Asheville - Ivorine Sumner Williams, 93, of Asheville, passed away at home Wednesday, June 16, 2021.
A native of Buncombe Co., Ivorine was a daughter of the late Lillian Sumner. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Morris Williams, and by her brother, Edwin.
Mrs. Williams was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church for 23 years, and she loved her church and church family. She was formerly employed at Asheville Hosiery Mill and retired from Square D.
She loved working in her roses and was very active up until the last few weeks of her life. She never lost her smile or sense of humor.
Surviving are her daughter, Brenda Reed; son, Tony Williams (Regina); 3 grandsons; and 6 great-grandchildren, whom she loved and cherished spending time with.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday at West Asheville Baptist Church, with Rev. Dr. Stan Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
Special thanks to Four Seasons Hospice for their care and compassion. A very special appreciation for her loving caregiver, Jan Wilson, for all she has done to keep her happy at home.
Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
The online memorial is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com.
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Michael J. Wright
July 1, 2021
So sorry to hear about your mom. May God bless you and comfort you during this time.
Dianna Attaway
June 20, 2021
Brenda and family. I am so saddened to hear this! Did not realize that Ivorine was in hospice care. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. She was such a sweet and dear friend and always thinking of those who were not able to be out. She will be missed!
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