Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
Mildred McCanless Obituary
Woodfin - Mildred Marleen McCanless, age 59, died Sunday, January 1, 2012.
Marleen was born February 24, 1952, in Asheville. She graduated from Clyde A. Erwin High School in 1970 and the Criminal Justice program at A-B Tech. She was preceded in death by her parents, James H. Stewart, Sr., and Mildred Partin Stewart; sons, Shane and Christopher McCanless; brothers, James Stewart, Jr., and Dale Stewart.
Surviving are her granddaughter, Jamie Alexandria McCanless of Asheville, whom she adored; daughter-in-law, Vandee Hyder; several nieces, cousins, sisters-in-law, great nieces and nephew; and special friend, Nancy Cole.
Her graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 6, 2012, in West Memorial Park, with Rev. Charles Phillips officiating and Aimee Stewart giving the eulogy.
The family will receive friends from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. Friday at West Funeral Home, 17 Merrimon Ave., Weaverville.
For those who desire, condolences may be offered to the family under Marleen's obituary at www.WestFamilyFuneralServices.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Mildred McCanless
1 Entry
January 10, 2012
Family and Friends of Marleen,
I worked with Marleen at the Guardian ad Litem Program. She was a very passionate woman about children and that they get the best chance in life. It was a pleasure to have known Marleen.
Sharon Cox
Guardian ad Litem
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Mildred McCanless's name
Memorial Events
for Mildred McCanless
How to support Mildred's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Mildred McCanless's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
