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2012
Helen Merck Ashe, 86, of Cramerton, passed away on Tuesday, November 06, 2012 at the Robin Johnson House, Dallas. She was born in Pickens County and was the daughter of the late Jule Washington and Corrie Mitchell Merck.
Mrs. Ashe was a graduate of Central High School, Central, was a former employee of the Mayflower Plant of Burlington Industries for 33 years and then retired from the Gastonia Plant of Freightliner after 7 years of service. She was a member of the Eastern Star and White Shrine and was a member of Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Ashe is survived by one daughter, Pam Fisher and husband Randy of Iron Station, North Carolina; two grandchildren, Ryan Black and wife Nancy of Mt. Holly, North Carolina, Britt Fisher of Iron Station, North Carolina; two great grandchildren, Drew and Karter Black; two sisters, Geneva Gossett of Clemson, Imogene Head and husband John of Central; three brothers, Claude Merck and wife Hazel of Greenville, Fred Merck of Central, Mitchell Merck and wife Yvonne of Iron Station, North Carolina; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Lamar Quinn of Cramerton, North Carolina.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Thursday at Carothers Funeral Home, Gastonia with the funeral service to be at 1:00 p. m. Thursday at The Colonial Chapel of Carothers Funeral Home with Rev. Vonn Reynolds officiating.
Interment will follow at Gaston Memorial Park.
Mrs. Ashe was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Buren Ashe; great granddaughter, Kennedy Black; three brothers, Leroy, Clarence and Austin Merck; sister, Eva Fincannon Lanier.
Memorials may be made to Cramer Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 446, Cramerton, North Carolina 28032 or Hills Chapel United Methodist Church, 988 South Highway 16, Stanley, North Carolina 28164.
Online condolences may be made at: www.carothersfuneralhomegastonia.com:
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February 21, 2013
Pam I am so very sorry to know that you lost your sweet mother. I didn't know about this until now. My mother Virginia Bagwell Allen-Hittner went to be with the Lord on February 3rd. Our mothers were both just so precious. My heart goes out to you and family. Love you, Patty
November 24, 2012
Linda Pressley
Sending lots of love and prayers in your time of need. God bless you and your family.
November 13, 2012
Tom Stikeleather
Pam and Randy,
So sorry for your loss.May God carry you through this time of grief.Our prayers are with you.
November 8, 2012
Pam, Ryan and family, all my family sends all our love and deepest sympathy. Such a lovely lady. Was our blessing to have known her and her family..Judy,Dawn,Darin & Denise Black (Mount Holly, NC)
November 8, 2012
Michael & Rosey Kelly
Pam so sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
November 8, 2012
Mark Lackey
Pam, our prayers are with you and the grandchildren in this time of sadness. We had so many good times as children at Long Beach and here at home. I remember these with your mom's passing. Cling to the hope of Christ Jesus that you will see her again. Love,
November 7, 2012
Betty and John Smith
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
November 7, 2012
Pam and family, thinking of you. So sorry and praying for your strength during this time. Love you Daryl and Debbie K. Faile
November 7, 2012
Jason Merritt
Ryan and Mrs Fisher, I truly am sorry for your loss of such a special woman as your mother and grandmother. Ryan, the sun set and rose over you in her eyes!!! I remember how she was always at school functions so she she could be around you. She was such a sweet, wonderful woman, that now the folks in heaven have the pleasure in meeting. We love you guys!!!!
--Jason, Denise, Meagan, & Noah
November 7, 2012
Lea Ann Moss
Helen was so very special. She and Daddy were so good for each other. I'm so thankful that she was such a good friend and loving companion to Daddy. He misses her terribly and loved her deeply. I know he wants to be able to tell you these things himself, so I wanted to make sure you know how much she meant to him (and to Lisa and me). Please know that she impacted our lives in such a special way. You are all in our prayers.
Love, Lea Ann
November 7, 2012
Hey Pam & Ryan: We loved her smile & we are thinking of you now. May God bless you with your memories.. Love you .. Vickie & Katie
November 7, 2012
Howard Teague
Pam...if we believe what we say that we believe, Helen simply said, "Good night world....good morning Heaven!" We join a host of folks who are holding you up in prayer during this difficult time.
--Howard Teague & family
November 7, 2012
Alan Flowers
Pam,be in comfort to know that God has welcome home another Angel, R.I.P. Mrs Ashe.
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