Nancy Penland

Nancy Ellen Watkins Penland, 77, of Asheville, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2013. She was a member of Starnes Cove Baptist Church.

Mrs. Penland was born April 22, 1935, in Buncombe County and was the daughter of the late Charles E. Watkins, Sr. and Nellie Laster Watkins.

She was also preceded in death by her husband, William 'Bill' Penland; sisters, Vivian Green and Joan Watkins; and brothers, Charles, James, Paul, John and Bobby Watkins.

Nancy is survived by her brother, Mark Watkins of Asheville; sister, Betty Daniels of Houston, TX; sister-in-law, Rebecca Watkins of Cleveland, TN; several nieces and nephews, Phyllis (Andy) Cox, Chuck (Becky) Watkins, Jimmy Watkins, Linda (Ron) Kirchhof, Debbie Daniels, Pam Watkins, Mike (Denise) Watkins, Sandra (Paul) Cretton, Beth (Tommy) Wheeler and Vickie (Steve) Simmons; and special friend and neighbor, Audrey Edmonds.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, April 12, 2013 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Candler with the Reverend Charlie Sams officiating.

Flowers are acceptable and appreciated. Those desiring to make a memorial contribution are encouraged to consider Starnes Cove Baptist Church, 149 Starnes Cove Road, Asheville, NC 28806.

Moore Funeral Home at Forest Lawn, Candler is assisting the family.