Gertrude Elizabeth Wolfe

Asheville - Gertrude Elizabeth Ragain Wolfe, 82, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, September 27, 2002. A native of Orangeburg, SC, she was the daughter of the late Malcomb and Earlene Patrick Ragain. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Linda Falcone, great grandson, Angel Isaiah Massey, and one brother, McRay Ragain. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who loved her family dearly. She also served as a dedicated ministers wife for 57 years. She possessed many fruits of the Holy Spirit and shared them with many through her daily walk with the Lord. She will be greatly missed by all. As a family we were blessed and taught so much from her sweet smile and sincere disposition. She is survived by her husband of 62 years on October 13, Rev. J. Lloyd Wolfe of the home; three sons and daughters-in-laws, Earl and Ruby Wolfe of Leicester, Ronald and Pong Wolfe of Glendale, AZ, and William L. and Irene Wolfe of Candler. Also an important part of her life were her nine grandchildren, Ricky Wolfe, Kim Jones, Jeff Falcone, Dominic Falcone, Jamie Thompson, Kathy Wolfe, Ivan Wolfe, Staci Wolfe, and Rebecca Wolfe; and seven great-grandchildren, Madison, Ashlyn, Dylan, Austin, Allie Grace, Kenzie and Kaelyn. The funeral services will be held at 2 PM Monday at Oteen Baptist Church with the Revs. Gayle Brown, William Snyder, and grandson, Ricky Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery at Oakley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM Sunday at Anders-Rice Funeral Home. Flowers are acceptable and appreciated or memorial contributions may be made in memory of Gertrude Wolfe to Mountain Area Hospice, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813. The family would like to express a sincere thank you to Dr. James Marnock and Staff, Karen Lowe at VHP, Barbara Wilcox at Mountain Area Hospice and the Solace Center Staff for their loving care and guidance.