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Lucy Yoder Obituary
Lucy was born on July 29, 1917, in Catawba County, to the late Robert L. Whisnant and Genevieve Whitener Whisnant.
Lucy retired after working in the furniture and textile industries which allowed her to increase her involvement in the community. She was a member of Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church in Hildebran. Over the course of a long rich life, Lucy found joy in serving both her church and neighborhood. She participated in her church women's groups, Sunday school and vacation bible schools. Lucy was also an active volunteer during the development of East Burke Christian Ministries.
Friends, family and neighbors would often find comfort during visits from Lucy sharing her apple pies, persimmons pudding or fresh baked bread.
Survivors include four daughters, Jennie Reece of Greensboro, Laura Alexander and her husband, Danny, of Caldwell County, Martha Zimmerman and her husband, Bryan, of Marion and Catherine Parker and her husband, Robert, of Dana Point, Calif., one son, Charles Yoder and his wife, Denise, of Lincolnton; grandchildren, Anna, Alicia and Adam Alexander, all of Biloxi, Miss., Emily Parker and Hugh Parker of California; cousins, numerous nieces and nephews.
Lucy's children would like to recognize and thank all her loving caregivers who became part of her extended family.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Cletus Earl Yoder; three brothers, Fred N. Whisnant, David M. Whisnant and Henry L. Whisnant; and a son-in-law, Douglas Reece.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church, 103 Main Avenue East Hildebran, with the Rev. Russell Makant officiating.
Interment will follow at Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Mt. Hebron Lutheran Church, PO Box 336, Hildebran, NC 28637.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the family.
Condolences at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
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Myla Rogers
January 16, 2011
I was sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I know that she left a legacy of many wonderful memories.
January 11, 2011
So sorry for the loss of your mother. Although I did not know her, I know you loved her very much..
Anne Icard Smith
Betty Jo Stine Pierce
January 10, 2011
Jennie, Catherine, Laura, Martha and Charles. Please accept my sincerest sympathy in your loss of your sweet mother. My memories include her teaching Vacation Bible School which I was fortunate to attend, and her close friendship with Opal Johnson. I cherish those memories and Lucy's sweet smile.
Pam Hildebran
January 9, 2011
Lucy Yoder was a treasure. Among all the many wonderful memories I hold are these: her red velvet cakes, her iced tea, how much she loved her cat Tiger... drinking coffee and watching cooking shows with her on Sunday mornings...sitting at her kitchen table and talking...and, for my nephew Rick, I need to include going sledding with her and her children--Rick said he didn't know any other mothers who would go sledding!
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Denise Filip
January 8, 2011
Chuck and Denise - My condolences on the passing of your mother. This is a difficult passage in your life, and I certainly can relate to the joy, grief, and celebration you feel for your mom. May the love of Christ sustain you during these days.
January 7, 2011
Jennie,
All my sympathy goes out to you and your family. I will always remember your mother with her lovely smile that she shared with everyone. God Bless you and all of the family will be in my prayers.
Rosemary Alexander
January 6, 2011
For all of Aunt Lucy's children... Sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a beautiful lady and I am sure you will miss her more than you ever thought you could. Barbara Yoder Willis.
Janet Kirby
January 6, 2011
Martha and Jennie,
I'm so sorry to learn of your sweet mother's passing. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.
Janet Kirby
Tracy Hamlin
January 6, 2011
Chuck and Denise,
My entire family's thoughts and prayers are with you and your family members at this sad time. Your mom led a very full and blessed life while on earth, and I know she'll be with you in your hearts forever.
Mel Rhoney
January 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
andy yoder
January 6, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 6, 2011
God's blessings to all the family. I was privileged to have met Mrs. Yoder. Daniel Hannemann, Winchester, VA
Kevin Barlowe
January 6, 2011
Chuck and the Yoder Family, So sorry to hear of the lost of your Mother. I know she will be missed but she will always be with you in your memories. God as one more angel in heaven and she will be watching over you. Kevin Barlowe
Priscilla Smith Stirewalt
January 6, 2011
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
January 6, 2011
So very sorry for your loss. A beautiful lady. Frances Yoder Drum
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