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Joyce Taft Obituary
Asheville - Joyce Ann Taft, 73 passed away peacefully on Friday May 15, 2015 at the J.F Keever Solace Center in Asheville, NC. She was born on March 25, 1942 in Cincinnati, OH to the late William and Emma Fisher; also preceded in death by her sister, Marion Kathman.
Joyce was a nurse and devout Christian. She is survived by her son, Chuck Taft; daughter, Annie Taft Furman her husband Lenny; sisters, Elaine Roll, Sally Russell; grandchildren, Zachary Atkins and Ceili Taft.
A celebration of life will be held at 3:30pm on Friday May 22, 2015 at St. James Episcopal 424 W. State St. Black Mtn., NC 28711, reception to follow.
Condolences may be made to the family at www.AshevilleMortuaryServices.com.
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May 22, 2015
Chuck , our prayers will remain with you and your beautiful Ceilli. She loved her grandmother as we all do. You and your family have always been an inspiration to us. We love you all. Bob & Darlene Vaillancourt
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Gloria Dupree
May 16, 2015
Dear Chuck and Ceili. I am so sad for your loss. May God bless you with many happy memories of life with your mom and grandma. Prayers for strength, comfort, peace, love, and joy. I love you. Gloria Dupree
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