Mildred Jones Whisnant

Asheville - Mildred Jones Whisnant, 86, of Asheville, died Thursday, March 23, 2006, after a lingering illness.
Miss Whisnant was born Oct. 27, 1919, in Granite Falls and was the daughter of the late James E. and Mettie Jones Whisnant. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles E. Whisnant.

She was a well-known employee of Proctor's Shoe Salon, the John Carroll Store, and Tops for Shoes for a combined 50 years.

In Asheville, she is survived by J.R. and Sandra Downs; their daughter, Suzanne Downs; and son, Eric Downs, U.S. Navy, of Norfolk, Va.; and longtime friend and neighbor, Sylvia B. Revis. In Granite Falls, Miss Whisnant is survived by her sister, Adelaide Whisnant Sullivan and brothers, James B. "Pib" Whisnant and Thomas A. Whisnant. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews and will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her.

The graveside service will be at 3:15 p.m. Sunday at Pinecrest Cemetery, Granite Falls.