Hazel Lucille Holcombe

Hazel C Holcome of Asheville passed away September 23,2023 after several weeks of compassionate and gracious care given to her at Elizabeth House at Four Seasons.
Hazel was born July 17, 1931 to Retta and L.C. Culbertson and was a native of Buncombe County. She worked most of her career as the financial officer at North Buncombe High School where she retired in 1994 and afterwards enjoyed many creative outlets and playing Bridge. She was a wonderful and devoted mom, mother in law and Nana.
She was preceded in death by her husband Tom Holcombe along with her 5 brothers and a sister.
She is survived by her daughters Cindy Kiker and husband Tony; Carol Roberts and husband Bob Roberts. She is also survived by her niece Jeannie Culbertson. Five grandchildren Casey Krezel and husband Josh, Taylor Kiker, Bobby Roberts and wife Annie, Ben Roberts and wife Ally, Abby Roberts. She was blessed with 4 great-grandchildren.
She will have a family only graveside burial on Sunday. The Reverend Bobby Roberts will officiate.
No flowers please but those desiring to make memorial contributions are encouraged to consider Four Seasons Hospice; designation to The Elizabeth House at www.fourseasonsfdn.org or to Buncombe County School Foundation at www.foundation.buncombeschools.org
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.