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1951
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2013
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Linda Ponder Obituary
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Woodfin - Linda Peek Ponder, age 62, of 41 Laurel Terrace died Tuesday, February 26, 2013.
Mrs. Ponder was born January 26, 1951, in Buncombe County where she had lived most of her life. She enjoyed driving around and seeing new things and visiting Charleston. She was the daughter of the late Rufus H. and Louisa Ramsey Peek.
Surviving are her husband of 40 years, James N. Ponder, Jr.; son, James N. "Jimmy" Ponder, III, and wife Natalie of Weaverville; best friend who she loved like a sister, Joan McPeters; brothers, Dean Peek, Dennis Peek, Edward "Red" Peek, and Larry Peek, all of Woodfin, Jeff Peek of Barnardsville, and Robert Peek of Weaverville; and grandchildren, Sydney and Hayden Ponder.
Her funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 1, 2013, in the Chapel of West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville, with Rev. Worth Emory officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.
At other times, the family will be at the home of Jimmy and Natalie Ponder, 315 Ivy Hill Rd., Weaverville.
The family would like to thank Joan McPeters for taking Linda into her home and caring for her in her last days.
Due to Linda's love of flowers, they will be greatly accepted, or memorials may be made to CarePartners, PO Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Mrs. Ponder's obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Linda Ponder
Maranda, Amanda, Kathy, Michael Hagan
February 28, 2013
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. Praying for the Ponder and Peek family.
Diane McCallum & Robert Scroggins
February 28, 2013
Linda was one in a million - loving, kind and caring. She will be missed by all who knew her. You are all in our prayers, that you may find comfort together as you remember Linda in a thousand ways in the weeks and months to come.
Brenda Littrell-Hudgins
February 28, 2013
I remember growing up with Linda and her brothers. I have only good memories of her. My prayers are with her family.
February 28, 2013
Jeff , Linda was a loving person. She had a big heart fulled with love for all. She will be surely missed. love her memories and live life in a way she would be proud. love Teresa &kids
Nina Black Buckner & Sandra McAbee
February 28, 2013
Our condolences to the Ponder and Peek families. You're in our thoughts and prayers.
February 28, 2013
Very sorry to hear about Linda she was a very nice person Love Earl,Gerry & Marshall
I love you !!
Christy Lunsford
February 28, 2013
Linda, You will never know how special you are to me! I am truly blessed to know you and your wonderful family! I miss you and will never forget you. I miss giving you kisses and telling you that I love you bunches! I know you are in the best hands you could be in, so all I will say is.. see ya one day !! <3 I love you bunches & bunches !!
Patti Zajdel
February 27, 2013
Linda was a very special person and loved by everyone. She will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family during this difficult time. Love, Faye, Roland, Patti and Jay
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