Martha Ann “Granny” McEntire – Shuler Funeral Home

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Martha Ann “Granny” Blankenship McEntire, 86, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at the Elizabeth House in Flat Rock. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was a daughter of the late Verne and Ruth Cagle Blankenship. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Duncan, son, Larry Shipman, Sr., and brothers, Henry and Jack Blankenship.

Before retiring from General Electric, Granny McEntire was an employee of Chipman LaCross Hosiery Company. She also worked at the Moose Lodge until the age of 80 and was a member of Upward Baptist Church. Granny McEntire enjoyed knitting and crocheting.

She is survived by her daughter, Brenda Crossman of Fletcher; sons, Paul Shipman and wife, Wanda, of Tryon; Jonnie Corn of Shelby; and Ronnie Corn of Rutherfordton; son-in-law, Jerry Duncan of Rutherfordton; daughters-in-law, Deborah Shipman of Anderson, SC, and Barbara Corn of Boiling Springs, SC; eighteen grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Blankenship and wife Betty of Virginia, and Edward Blankenship and wife, Kathy, of Arden; and sisters, Dorothy Gibbs of Hendersonville, and Elsie Barnes of Asheville.

A funeral service will be held at 2 pm Saturday, February 17, 2018 in the Kirby Memorial Chapel of Shuler Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Shepherd Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Shuler Funeral Home.

Service

Saturday, February 17, 2018
2:00 PM

Shuler Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
125 Orr's Camp Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

Burial

Saturday, February 17, 2018
3:30 PM

Shepherd Memorial Park - Directions
5045 Asheville Highway
Hendersonville, NC 28791

Visitation

Saturday, February 17, 2018
1:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Shuler Funeral Home Chapel - Directions
125 Orr's Camp Rd.
Hendersonville, NC 28792

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February 14, 2018

Sandy Phillips Buckner says:

Jonnie , Ronnie and Brenda. I am so sorry for the loss of your dear mom. She was such a wonderful sweet lady. I loved her dearly. It has been years since I have seen her but she always had a smile and a hug for me. I remember all the times we shared as kids with your Mom and my Mom. They were such good friends. All the wonderful times we cooked dinner together and went to eat at Johnny's BBQ in Mountain Home. One day we will all be reunited and what a glorious day that will be. Prayers for you all. Love Sandy
February 14, 2018

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February 16, 2018

J. Etienne says:

My sincere condolences to the McEntire family. Your loved one Mrs. Martha Ann McEntire has passed and you have loss a great family member. As you reflect on her legacy-love of family, friends and life, may you draw much comfort and strength from her. Rely on the words of Isaiah 41: 10, 13 to comfort and guide you as you face the days, months and years to come.
February 17, 2018

Frances Hollifield says:

I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful lady ..she was a wonderful friend to all who knew her ...Martha was so kind to me I had just moved to the location that I now live at my car had broke down and Martha was so kind to come to the grocery store were I had broke down and after helping me load the groceries into her car she took me home and refused to even take gas money for the favor she had just did for me ...she was a wonderful friend and neighbor to all who knew her ..She made this world a much better place to live in ...I am thankful for the opportunity to have known such a wonderful human being ..
February 17, 2018

Lynn Crossman says:

Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss. I have you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Lynn