Blanche Evelyn Nichols

Blanche Evelyn Nichols, age 84, went to heaven on September the 2nd, 2018. A lifelong resident of Asheville, she was a daughter of the late John and Clara Nichols. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda Faye Adams. Ms. Nichols retired from Mission Hospital as a nuclear technician. As a lover of cats she raised and showed Silver and Golden Persians. Blanche was strong in Christ as a devoted member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Ellen Nichols; niece, Teresa A Parsons and husband Chris; and her great niece, Kaitlyn F Parsons. Funeral services will be held at 2 PM Thursday, September 6, 2018 in the chapel of Anders-Rice Funeral Home, with Dr. Billy King officiating. Burial will follow at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory. The family will receive friends from 1 till 1:45 PM Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers please send any donations, to Beverly Hills Baptist Church at 777 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC, 28805.