June King Edney Stepp

Mrs. June King Edney Stepp, 91, of Hendersonville passed away Saturday, Dec. 14, 2013, at Elizabeth House.

Mrs. Stepp was born July 13, 1922, to Henry Grady Edney and Minnie Leigh Waters Edney. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Eugene "PawPaw" Stepp; three sons: Ronnie Kershaw, Ricky Stepp, and Boe Stepp; and three brothers: Dwight, Kermit, and Grady.

Mrs. Stepp is survived by her sister, Mildred Lyda; five children: Karl D. Kershaw and wife, Junko, Kathy McDonald and husband, Chuck, Jeannie Pistilli, Ruthie Stepp Harrison, Tammy Jackson and husband, John, Patty Miller and husband, Gene; 17 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren.

The family expresses their deepest gratitude and love to Charlene and Roy King for their love and care of their "Nanny." The family also thanks Brenda Cairnes and her family for their love and support.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Four Seasons Compassion For Life, 571 South Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731 to show appreciation for their support and care.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, 2013, at King's Grove Baptist Church. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Thursday at the church.

An online register book is available for family and friends by visiting www.thosshepherd.com.

Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors is in charge of arrangements.