Edythe "Edie" Earwood

Asheville Edythe Louise Jennings Earwood, 82, died Friday October 19, 2012 in Asheville. A native of Carroll County, Virginia, she had resided in Buncombe County since 1958, retired from nursing services at St. Josephs Hospital and previously worked at Highland Hospital. She was a member of Abernethy United Methodist Church. She was an avid gardener and will be remembered for her handwork, her storytelling and her humor. Mrs. Earwood was a daughter of the late Harrison and Amanda Jennings and wife of the late James Earwood. Surviving are her son, Roy Richardson and wife Carolyn of Candler, grandchildren, Amanda Deweese and husband Chris and Emily Richardson all of Asheville; sisters, Alma Easter of Cana, VA and Mildred Norman and husband Paul of Hillsville, VA and several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services will be held at Cane Creek Cemetery in Fairview. Memorials may be made to CarePartners, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, N.C. 28813 or Abernethy United Methodist Church, 1418 Patton Avenue, Asheville, N.C. 28806.