Wilma Metcalf

Wilma Marie Nesbitt Metcalf, our most loving wife, mother, and "Nana," passed away quietly on October 21, 2013. She was born on September 15, 1926 in Fairview, NC, the twin - youngest of nine brothers and sisters, to Carmie and John Nesbitt.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Dr. Charles Metcalf; children, Janice Metcalf of Lake Norman and Dr. Doug Metcalf and wife, Jeannie of Winston-Salem; granddaughters, Molly Freidinger and (Dr. Brad) of Concord, Dr. Sally Lambeth (Dr. John) of Lewisville, Katy Baker (Brian) of Burlington, and Marcy McAuley (Patrick) of Charlotte; seven great-grandchildren; and a sister, Alene Herron of Maryland.

She lived a life of beautiful service through gardening, art, entertaining, cooking for all who had need and enjoyed fishing. She loved her Methodist Church, was a long devoted member of the choir, and member of the Florene Stiles Sunday School Class. She was a charter member of the Cherryville Garden Club and was active in Church Circle and the Cherryville Music Club. Through many years of suffering the ravages of arthritis, she remained a bright encouragement to all. "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints." Psalm 116:15

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at 2:00 PM at First United Methodist Church in Cherryville with the Rev. Rick Fite officiating. Burial will follow in City Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:45 PM at the church prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to First United Methodist Church, 601 N. Pink St., Cherryville, NC 28021, or to The Arthritis Foundation, 1330 W. Peachtree St. Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30309.