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Lament of the Asphodels - Epilogue: The Cornucopia of Demeter

Lament of the Asphodels

Title: The Munificence of Demeter Author: Dracox Serdriel Artist: @liamjcnes Artwork: Post 1 | Post 2 Word count: 1,400 Rating: NC-17/Explicit (except on FF) Warnings: Graphic descriptions of violence, Graphic sexual content, Declaration/threats of sexual violence, Minor character death, Social stigmatization/abuse, Detailed descriptions of hopelessness/depression/inner turmoil, Descriptions of the effects of extreme phobias/social anxiety, including anthropophobia, thalassophobia/hydrophobia, and hylophobia/dendrophobia, Descriptions of shipwrecks and storms at sea

Read Lament of the Asphodels on FF, AO3, LJ, or start at the beginning on Tumblr. Written as part of @captainswanbigbang.

Epilogue: The Munificence of Demeter

To avoid Manticore-inspired panic from each new arrival, Emma and Killian abandoned the sidewalk - and Pegasus and the Manticore - for the interior of the Library. By the circulation desk, they all gathered together: Henry, Snow, Charming, Baby Neal, Regina, Robin Hood, Belle, Mr. Gold, Granny, Red, Doctor Whale, Ashley, Sean, Jefferson, Zelena, Blue, Doctor Hopper, August, Ariel, Eric, Abigail, Frederick, Mr. Smee, and dozens of other faces they thought they'd never see again.

After much jubilation and far too many embraces to number, Killian inquired after the state of the town, and Emma, the cause for the entirety of the town collecting in the Library.

And with many voices they answered.

No one agreed on exactly when it began. A few said it was as soon as Emma made her leave. Others insisted it was the day after, when Mr. Gold and the rest of the rescue party returned without the Savior. And a handful - by far the loudest and most willing to interrupt, given that Grump was among them - claimed that it was several weeks before anything went truly amiss.

Despite the discrepancy of when it started, not one person argued how it began, for a consensus had long ago been reached in that regard. It was when the enchantment that kept a Land without Magic at bay fell with neither warning nor report.

At first this led to nothing more than a rise in belligerent fauna. (And, to this day, many residents of the town will insist that, despite its name, a Land without Magic has its dragons, which, for some reason, are called moose.)

Many attempts were made to restore the barrier, but they all failed. As it seemed more of a nuisance than a true ill, the dwarves took action, setting up deterrents around the town line and shooing away whatever they could with their pick axes.

But then people - confused and ornery people - found their way into Storybrooke. Most departed as quickly as they arrived, scowling at their out-of-date maps and devices, but some did not go so quietly. They became enamored of the town - either from its charm or its mystery - and only relented when Regina and Blue resorted to a memory spell.

Again, attempts at re-enchanting the town line - this time countless in number - failed, lingering at best for a few hours before fading away.

As the weeks turned to months, increasingly drastic measures were taken to avoid the onslaught of tourists. At first, stores locked their front doors and hoisted "CLOSED" signs in their windows, but this only resulted in angry visitors pounding on the doors. (Granny admitted that they might've done better had they considered that resident shoppers were clearly visible to anyone outside the door, but, of course, hindsight is twenty-twenty.)

So then they boarded up windows and abandoned their shops during the day, hoping a ghost town would deter traffic and visitors alike. They set up fake detours and roadblocks, which were quite effective until an official from the Maine Department of Transportation showed up to investigate a shockingly high volume of complaints.

That was when truly drastic measures had been taken.

As the plan required unlawful deception, Snow yielded her mayoral seat to Regina, who, beyond having no qualms with lying, also had twenty-eight years to familiarize herself with the complex government of this land and was at far less of a loss than anyone else. Everything went according to plan, save for a bit of poorly timed desperation and bad paper work.

Thus, Storybrooke was declared a quarantine zone for a deadly outbreak of an unnamed weaponized biological agent in the same month as it was declared a critical habitat for the northern long-eared bat. As of yet, no one from the government has seemed any the wiser, and after confirming the town's abandonment, promptly sealed off the three major roads leading into it.

But, of course, the town was not abandoned. The residents had merely hidden away in the catacombs beneath the Library. And their oddly achieved success was well-timed, for that was when the weather soured, becoming thrice as bitter as any winter they'd ever had. Each day brought punishing storms that uprooted trees and tore at roofs and windows before vanishing abruptly.

Only the bravest dared to venture outside during the lull between storms, and those who did discovered that the weather was not the only danger awaiting them.

Monsters of every shape and size roamed the streets and woods, often incited by the whims of the tempests, rampaging with the winds and hail.

Even the most stubborn of residents finally took refuge in the Library, for Mr. Gold (and - though he would never admit it - Blue) cast layers of charms and spells and enchantments, for only the most intricate of magicks provided protection from monsters and storms alike.

But Storybrooke was far from defeated.

Hunting parties set out each morning to drive the creatures into the woods, where portals that led to the Enchanted Forest were cleverly hidden to transfer as many as they could catch. Those that could not hunt crafted countermeasures to keep the beasts at bay. It was a crawling but steady pace, gradually turning the tides in their favor. Until at last - just one week previous - the most vicious tempest to ever touch Storybrooke descended on the town and drove the last of the monsters away.

And then the storm broke.

With hope and trepidation, they began to repair and rebuild the town, though they always returned to the Library at nightfall - or at any hint of a coming storm - for fear of being caught in an even more powerful tempest, though a storm had not so much as brewed on the horizon in the past seven days.

Once the many voices finished their tale, Henry asked, "But what about you? Were you in the Underworld for all six months? How did you escape?"

"That's actually a much longer story," Emma replied.

"Aye, lad," Killian added. "And, as to our escape, we had help."

A chorus of voices asked, "From who?"

"You," Emma replied. "All of you. Everyone here helped us get home."

"Everyone here," Killian repeated. "And many who are no longer with us."

"No longer with us?" Henry asked. "You mean... you mean like Graham?"

"Yeah, kid, Graham," she responded. "And my grandparents, Eva and Leopold, and the Apprentice, Greg and Tamara, Killian's brother Liam."

"And Milah," he said. "And, though he didn't mean to, Peter Pan helped us a little. Even Cora did."

"My mother?" Regina asked skeptically.

"More your father than she," Killian replied. "But, it's true, without her we might never had made it home."

"Before we get into all of that," Emma suggested as she intertwined her hand in his. "Maybe we should see if we can't seal off the town again, huh?"

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From the moment the Fates weaved two golden threads into one, a wail of bitter beauty sounded from the deep, equal parts mourning and ecstasy cast about by the wind. And those that heard it knew it was the tears of the asphodels.

These were not the flowers of Elysium, the incorruptible isles deeply stirred from joy, where the righteous dead reside free from toil and virtuous heroes rested evermore, untouched by sorrows. Nor were they the flowers of Tartarus, where gloom and fire enveloped mortals, deities, and titans alike with unending torments as punishment for their wickedness.

No, neither monsters no heroes - the mighty nor the feeble - took their final rest in the Asphodel Fields. It was a place for those whose work was complete, and so, the flowers there knew neither torment and fire nor bliss and glory. They discerned two things, and two things only: peace and beauty.

So when the asphodels wept in elation and grief, it was not for loss or for freedom, but instead for two shattered souls healed into one, the most impossibly beautiful thing to exist in any realm.

And when the asphodels weep, the world is changed.

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The last of the winter came down from the north in wailing waves that corrupted spring's fine morning dew, cruelly cutting down anything that dared to grow before the last of its savage, slackening grasp.

And yet, not too far from the Library, an entire field bloomed in open defiance of the frost, spared by the power of someone who had not set foot in this realm - nor any other like it - for a very, very, very long time.

Persephone hadn't meant to linger, but her curiosity outmatched both her caution and her manners. Why would her husband let a mortal free from his realm? In all her years, he had never once allowed such a thing, not for gift nor service nor threat nor promise. And yet he relented, and not just for any man, but a man who already cheated his mortal's fare for centuries.

Had she been gone for so long that those rules were gone? Or had her husband been the one to change in their time apart.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" someone asked.

Persephone recognized the voice, but she couldn't believe it. She turned with deliberation, her breath held and her eyes downcast for fear that, somehow, the truth might yet rob her of this, the one joy she'd coveted - the one she herself had prayed for - since her wedding day. Even after she caught sight of his boots - dragon hide and wrought iron with accents crafted from a Harpy's feather - she dared not look up.

Hades reached out to her, letting his knuckle sit just below her chin. Then, ever so carefully and ever so gently, he lifted until her eyes met his own.

"How... how are you here?" she asked.

"Can't a husband surprise his wife?"

Did it matter how he came to be here? He was here now. And at once, Persephone's mind began to race with possibilities, with all the places she could share with him now that he could walk in the realms of the living at her side.

As if he'd read her thoughts - and, after a fashion, he had done something akin to that - he smiled with the brilliance of ivory dreams clinging to his every feature and loosed a lighthearted laugh.

Unwilling to waste another moment, Persephone took hold of Hades and kissed him soundly under the glowing ebb of the springtime sun.

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As was written before, there are some truths that no living mortal may remember, be they Killian Jones, Emma Swan, or any of the countless number who have since heard their adventures.

Perhaps that is why no one can say with true authority what part of that which follows is truth or legend or pure and wild invention.

It is said that Killian Jones and Emma Swan lived seventy five years with a shared heart before Atropos cut the golden thread that bound them as one soul. They defeated villains, tamed monsters, and protected their home while raising their family in Storybrooke. Their children - and their children's children - all tell the story of the man who sacrificed himself to rid the world of darkness and the woman who refused to surrender him even to death. She disappeared into the earth to find him again, and six months later, they rose like the first sprigs of green in the spring's thaw.

And on that magnificent day, so joyous was the occasion, that every realm had a reprieve: not even a single soul passed to the Underworld from that sunup to the next.

But like so many of the tales mortal tell of the hereafter, the truth of it remains a mystery, or, as the saying remains, only the asphodels know.

End-of-chapter notes: Demeter was the goddess of the harvest and agriculture in Greek mythology. One of her symbols was the cornucopia, the horn of plenty, which represented abundant nourishment.

For next and previous chapters, proceed to the Lament of the Asphodels main Tumblr page.

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May 9, 2018

Ruth Mathis, 81

Mrs. Ruth Lorraine Shumate Mathis, age 81 of Wilkesboro, died Friday, May 4, 2018 at the State Employees Credit Union Hospice of Yadkinville.               Graveside services were  May 9, at Mountlawn Memorial Park with the Rev. Ken Pardue officiating.                 Mrs. Mathis was born October 29, 1936 in Wilkes County to Ira Raymond and Lorene Adams Shumate.                 She was preceded in death by her parents and one son, Troy Lynn Mathis.               She is survived by her husband, Troy Mathis, of the home; one son, Charles "Chuck" Mathis and wife, RoseMary, of Millers Creek; one brother, Tom Shumate of North Wilkesboro; and a nephew, Jeff Shumate.               A special thank you is being extended to Bart Mathis, Mrs. Louise Mathis, and Mrs. Maggie Mathis.               Flowers will be accepted.  

Skyler Roberts

Skyler Christie Roberts, infant daughter of Charles and Christie Roberts, died Saturday, April 28, 2018, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. No service will be held

 William Goforth, 76

William Clyde Goforth, 76, of Ferguson, passed away on Saturday May 5, 2018 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center after a brief illness.

               Funeral services were held  May 8,   at Lewis Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Dwayne Andrews and Rev. Sherrill Wellborn officiating.   Burial   followed at Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery.  

               Clyde was born in Wilkes County to Percy Lee Goforth, Sr. and Clara Bumgarner Goforth on June 20, 1941.  He worked as a mechanic for Payne Power Equipment for 35 years. His hobbies included RC planes and helicopters, woodworking, and motorcycles. He loved spending time with his great-grandchildren. He was involved in the RC Club of Roaring River.

               Clyde is preceded in death by parents, Percy Lee Goforth, Sr. and Clara Bumgarner Goforth, and a sister, Patricia Diane Goforth.

               Clyde is survived by his wife of 57 years, Patsy Goforth; children, Diane Marion (Tony, Jr.) of Millers Creek, Rebecca Harris (Barry) of Statesville, and Ricky Triplett of Morganton; siblings Jane Caudill of North Wilkesboro, Shirley Eller (Jerry) of Ferguson, Rosie Burchette (Kent) of North Wilkesboro; Junior Goforth (Donna) of North Wilkesboro, Mikeal Goforth (Pam) of North Wilkesboro, Randall Goforth (Crystal) of Ferguson; grandchildren, Tiffany Cayton (Brandon) of Millers Creek, Erica Marion of Millers Creek, McKenzie Harris of Millers Creek, Shanna Triplett of Morganton, and Brittney Mileton (Hunter) of Morganton; and great-grandchildren Micah, Ryker,  Braylon and Remi.

               Pallbearers will be his nephews: Adam Burchette, Logan Eller, Dalton Goforth, Jordan Goforth, Justin Goforth, Shore Goforth,  William Mobley and Cameron Whaley.

               Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Lewis Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 395 Lewis Fork Baptist Church Road, Purlear NC 28665 or to the donor's choice.

   Robert Myers, 76 

Mr. Robert Earl "Jackie" Myers, age 76 of Hays, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services were held   May 7,   at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Tim Pruitt officiating.  Burial was in Rose of Sharon Baptist Church cemetery.  

               Mr. Myers was born May 19, 1941 in Wilkes County to June Stroud and Ruth Wiles Myers. Jackie served in the United States Army and National Guard. He was retired from Wilkes Telephone and was a member of Rose of Sharon Baptist Church. Jackie was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother.

               He was preceded in death by his parents.

               Jackie is survived by his wife Linda Reavis Myers of the home, a daughter; Janet Pettigrew and husband, George of Statesville,  two sons; Eric Myers and wife Debbie of Mocksville and Aaron Myers and wife, Melinda of Hays, five grandchildren; Sarah Pettigrew, Olivia Pettigrew, Megan Myers, Cole Myers and Tyler Myers, two brothers; Frank Myers and wife Shelby of North Wilkesboro and Johnny Myers  and wife Sharon "Rusty" of State Road.

               Flowers will be accepted.

 Raydiance Howell, 21

Miss Raydiance Allahia Howell, age 21 of Millers Creek passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center.

               Funeral services was  held   May 6, 2018 at Millers Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Cokie Bristol and Rev. Billy Ervin officiating.  Burial will be in the church cemetery.  

               Miss Howell was born March 29, 1997 in Caldwell County to Darrell Larvin Howell and Brandy Sides.  She worked as a CNA at Wake Forest Baptist-Wilkes Medical Center and was currently enrolled in the Respiratory Program at Wilkes Community College and was a member of Millers Creek United Methodist Church.

               She is survived by her parents; Brandy and Joseph Neal, Jr. of Millers Creek and Darrell Larvin Howell of Lenoir, a brother; Brandon Neal of Millers Creek, grandparents; Greg Sides and Jody Berkshire of Lenoir, Randy and Debra Hollar of Collettsville, Dallas Howell of Lenoir, and several aunts and uncles.

               Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Millers Creek United Methodist Church, 3260 North NC Hwy 16, Millers Creek, NC  28651.

 Annie Hamby, 90

Mrs. Annie Childress Hamby, age 90 of North Wilkesboro, passed away Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at her home.

               Graveside services were held   May 4,  at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church cemetery with Pastor Kevin Brown and Rev. Mike Hamby officiating.  .

               Ann was born September 21, 1927 in Wilkes County to Matthew and Fannie Johnson Childress. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church.

               Mrs. Hamby was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and seven brothers.

               She is survived by her husband; A.E. Hamby of the home, three daughters; Lynn Hamby of Moravian Falls, Annette Hamby and Lisa Church both of North Wilkesboro, two sons; Rev. Mike Hamby and wife Sherri of Wilkesboro and Robert "Bobby" Childress and wife Debbie of North Wilkesboro, nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

               Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Gideons International Wilkes North Camp PO Box 1791 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

Maxie  Mabe, 82

Mrs. Maxie Mae Wayne Mabe, 82, of North Wilkesboro, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at her residence.

               She was born Thursday, November 21, 1935 in Ashe County to the late Rufus Hix Wayne and Zola Mae Sheets Wayne.

               Maxie graduated from Jefferson High in 1954. She had worked the lunch counter at Eckerd Drug Store and in the floral department at Kmart.

               She was a member of the Friendship Church of the Brethren. She was active in VBS, Sunday school, and mission work.

               Maxie "Mom" had many passions including arranging flowers for special occasions, directing events within her church and weddings. Maxie "Mom" had a special talent in culinary arts. Many can attest to her fine foods and ability to come up with new recipes from scratch.

               Maxie is survived by her husband of 63 years, Hoke Mabe; sons,  Leon Mabe (Darlene) of Salisbury, Steven Mabe( Lisa) of Millers Creek; grandchildren, Jessica Barker (Jake) of Roaring River, Dawn Holcombe ( Jimmy), Cody Mabe; great grandchild, Josh Holcombe, all of Salisbury.

               The funeral service was held May 7, at Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel in Moravian Falls. Burial will follow the funeral at Sheets Cemetery in Laurel Springs. Pastor Gary Benesh will be officiating.

Visitation will be held at 2:00-2:45 pm, prior to the Funeral Service at the Adams Funeral Home of Wilkes Chapel.

               Flowers will be appreciated and memorial donations may be given to Friendship Church of the Brethren Youth, c/o Ronnie Sheets, 179 Pads Road, Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697 or Sheets Gap Cemetery c/o Keith Wayne, 6326 Box Chase Drive, Davidson, NC 28036.

               The family would like to thank Pruitt Hospice, Friendship Church of the Brethren and everyone for their love, support and the many letters and cards Maxie received which she was unable to respond too.

   John Harrold, Sr., 88

Elder John A. Harrold, Sr., age 88 of North Wilkesboro passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at his home.

               Funeral services were held May 4, at Zion Baptist Church with Elder Dean Roten, Elder Tommy Dollar  and Elder Wayne Overcast officiating.  Burial was in the church cemetery.  

               Elder Harrold was born September 27, 1929 in Wilkes County to James Calvin (JC) and Mary Shumate Harrold.   He was owner/operator of an automotive repair shop and was a Baptist Minister for 59 years and was a member of Zion Baptist Church in Hays.

               In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son; James Calvin Harrold, three sisters; Dana Holland, Carrie Bell Grimes, Betty Jo Michael and two brothers; Andrew Harrold and Bill Harrold.  

               He is survived by his wife of 68 years Rachel M. Robinson Harrold of the home, one daughter; Linda Ellington and husband Ronald of Eden, one son; John A. Harrold, Jr. of Hays, three grandchildren; Matthew Harrold, Rodney Pruitt, Ritchie Pruitt and three great grandchildren; Kyle Pruitt, Halden Pruitt and Ben Pruitt.

The family requests no flowers.

 Harlem Howell, 23

Mr. Harlem Zechariah Howell, age 23 of Ferguson, passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at his home.

               Funeral services were held  May 6th, at Reins Sturdivant Chapel with Rev. Fred Howell, Rev. Roger Horton, Rev. Terry Hunt, Rev. Juanita Melton and Evangelist Stephanie Shade officiating.  Burial will be in the Harley Lipford Cemetery.                  Mr. Howell was born October 12, 1994 in Wilkes County to Rev.  Fredrick "Fred" Lee and Patty Regina Lipford Howell. He was a member of Life of God Christian Outreach in Lenoir.

               He was preceded in death by his grandfathers; Harlie Lipford and Ray Howell.

               He is survived by his parents of the home, a sister; Kayla Howell and a brother; Solomon Howell both of Ferguson, his grandmothers; Annie V. Lipford of Ferguson and Wilma D. Howell of Taylorsville, a host of Aunts and Uncles and many cousins.

               Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Care Net Counseling PO Box 1656 North Wilkesboro, NC 28659.

 Geneva Miller, 76

Mrs. Geneva Maxine Staley Miller, age 76, of Charlotte, NC, died Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at CMC Northeast. Maxine was born December 8, 1941 in Wilkes County, NC to Enoch R. and Mary E. Staley.

               Before retiring, she was the Office Manager for the Intramural Department at UNCC. Maxine was a member of Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church, but in recent years, she attended Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church with her husband, Terry.

               Maxine was preceded in death by her parents Enoch and Mary Staley. She is survived by: her husband, Terry, two daughters: Ashley Marston and husband, Tim of Fortson, GA, Mary Anne Snyder and husband, Randy of Niceville, FL, grandchildren: Rebecca Marston, Hannah Marston, William Marston, and Chase Snyder, a brother, Mike Staley and wife, Arlene of North Wilkesboro, NC and a sister, Jane Pardue and husband, Fred of Clemson, SC., a sister-in-law, Dorothy Miller Sabella and husband Ralph of Oceanside, CA., and many nieces and nephews.

 The family will receive friends Monday, May 7, 2018 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Mallard Creek Presbyterian Church, 1600  W. Mallard Creek Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262 with the funeral service to follow at 3:00 pm with Rev. Laura Rasmussen officiating.  Interment will be at Forest Lawn West, 4601 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC 28208.

 In lieu of flowers, contributions in Maxine's honor can be made to The Humane Society of Charlotte,  2700 Toomey Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203 or The Humane Society of Oconee County, 1925 Sandifer Blvd., Seneca, SC 29678.

  Geraldine Beshears, 88

Geraldine "Gerry" Clark Beshears, 88 entered Heaven's glory on April 30, 2018.  Her faith became sight after a lifetime of loving and serving her Lord and those whom He placed in her life.

               Gerry was born on May 24, 1929 in Hinton, WV to the late Albert Ross Clark and Emma Ruth Harvey Clark.  She moved to Baltimore, MD, as an adult where she met and married Charles Beshears with whom she would live and faithfully love for fifty-eight years. Together, Gerry and charles served the Lord, built a home, reared three children, and spoiled their grandchildren.

               Gerry and Charles relocated to Purlear, NC where their home was a gathering place for family celebrations for the next forty-five years.  It was there that love for the Lord, family, and others was passed to future generations.  Mamaw, as she was known to family, made everyone feel special with home cooked meals, delicious desserts, and the gentle spirit that was her hallmark.  Her life epitomized the words from Proverbs 31: Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praises her:  "Many women have done excellently, but you surpass them all." Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a women who fears the Lord is to be praised.  Give her of the fruit of her hands, and let her works praise her in the gates.  

While in Purlear, Gerry was an active and humble servant in New Hope Baptist church.  She served in many capacities, but is most beloved as a GA (Girls in Action) leader and Sunday school teacher - roles that she filled for more than forty years.  Her selfless service and love were examples to all who kne3w her.  Many have been blessed by her visits, phone calls, cards and letters, and rides to doctor appointments when they were going through difficult times.

Her own difficult times necessitates a move to Cross Rose Retirement community in Asheboro, NC, where both her own and Charles' health needs could be met.  For the next five years, her life continued to shine the light of Christ on new friends. Her absence leaves an emptiness in the hears of those who cherished her; howver, the ones who share her faith in Christ know her will live with her in eternity.  

Gerry is survived by her daughter Cheryl Benton and husband Mike of Morganton, daughter Cindy McManus and husband Harold of Archdale and daughter-in-law Gaynell Beshears of Purlear.  Her beloved grandchildren are Emily Benton, Hannah Benton Penley and husband Ryan, Michael Benton, Benjamin McManus and wife Jenny, Joseph McManus, Jared and Jonathan Beshears.  She is also surved by a brother, Ralph Clark and wife Jane of Hickory, a sister-in-law, Betty Beshears of Purlear, a niece, Kay Karminski and husband Lee of Woolford, MD and niece Janet Ahmad and husband Ahmad of Texas and many other well-loved nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Charles, her son, Danny Beshears, her grandson, Aaron McManus, three brothers and two sisters.

  A service celebrating her life and faith was held New Hope Baptist Church fellowship hall sanctuary in Purlear. Following the service, Gerry will be buried at Yellow Hill cemetery beside her beloved Charles.  Reverend Mike Stamper will officiate the service and Pastor Dan Qurollo will officiate at the graveside..

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Samaritan's Purse Ministries, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.

  Hayden Cleary, 83

Mr. Hayden Baxter Cleary, age 83 of Wilkesboro returned to his heavenly home on April 29, 2018.  He was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.

 A casual celebration of life was held   May 5,  at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Mr. Larry Baity officiating.  The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Please wear your jeans and a Duke shirt (even if you are a Carolina fan).

 Mr. Cleary was born on June 2, 1934 to Ed and Clara Jones Cleary in Wilkes County, NC.  He graduated from Wilkes Central High School and Clevenger College. Hayden worked for Modern Globe for 33 years as a purchasing agent where he had a close family of friends.

 Hayden proudly served in the United States Army, where he met his beloved wife Norma.

 Mr. Cleary was preceded in death by his wife Norma, a son; Ashby, his parents, brothers; Raymond Cleary and Ralph Jones and sisters; Marie Baity and Bethel Smithey.

 He is survived by his daughter; Bridgett and husband Doug of North Wilkesboro, brother; Tom Cleary of Winston Salem, sister; June Adams of Wilkesboro, #1 granddaughter; Lindsay Gardner of North Wilkesboro and granddaughter; Amy Dickert and husband Chip of Easley, SC, grandson; Allender Gardner and wife Holly of Greenville, SC and four great grandchildren.   He also has some very special 'kids' - Kaye Fletcher, David Combs and Katrina Fletcher. His cousin and partner in crime Ronnie Jones, two very special cousins; Larry Baity and Marty Laws, nieces; Carol Owens and Kathy Jones and a great golfing buddy and friend Booty Billings.

 In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Ebenezer Christian Children's Home, PO Box 2777, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

   Carolyn Harris, 73

Mrs. Carolyn Ann Jones Harris, age 73 of Moravian Falls, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

 Funeral services were held   Wednesday at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel with Bishop C.O. Reid officiating.  

 Mrs. Harris was born November 15, 1944 in Wilkes County to Sam and Ruth Kelly Jones. She was a homemaker and a member Wings of Healing Church.

 She was preceded in death by her parents.

 Mrs. Harris is survived by a daughter; Linda Renee Harris of North Wilkesboro, four sons; Frank Harris, David Harris, Monoletto Harris and wife Jeania and Antonio Harris and wife Ashley all of North Wilkesboro, eight grandchildren; Tamara Poole, Carolyn Lowe, Anna Tilley, Monty Harris, Dashon Harris, Jasmine Harris, Stormie Harris and Janiya Harris, a great grandchild; Wyatt Swaim, three sisters; Bronda Horne and Patty Jones both of New Trenton, NJ and Margie Little of North Wilkesboro and two brothers; Billy Jones of New York City, NY and Bobby Jones of California.

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The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Father's Day Flowers

Father's Day is a unique celebration honoring the love, wisdom, and assistance that fathers give. While ties, electronics, and BBQ tools are typical presents, flowers can be a thoughtful and original way to express gratitude. People often think that roses are only for Valentine's Day and Mother's Day but that’s not true. A variety of feelings and emotions can be expressed with flowers, making them ideal for Father's Day. Here’s your ultimate guide to choosing best flowers for Father's Day.

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Mother's Day Flower Care: How to Make Your Bouquet Last Longer

Mother's Day honors the amazing mothers who have loved and molded our lives. Gorgeous bouquets of fresh flowers are among the most treasured gifts for this special occasion. But careful care and attention are needed to ensure that these flowers last as long as possible and remain vivid and gorgeous. If you follow a few simple tips, your Mother's Day bouquet can last longer and provide your mom delight and beauty.

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Shop Online Flower Delivery Jefferson NC

Send Shop Online flowers from Jefferson, NC local florist. Lilylee's Florist has a large selection of gorgeous floral arrangements and bouquets. We offer same-day flower deliveries for Shop Online flowers in Jefferson, NC.

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Unique Christmas Flower Decorations for Your Home

The holidays are approaching, and there's no better way to bring the spirit of Christmas into your house than by decorating it with one-of-a-kind and captivating floral arrangements. While poinsettias and evergreen wreaths are staples of traditional Christmas décor, adding fresh flowers from Jefferson florist may give your holiday décor a pop of color and a touch of elegance.

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Flowers for Wedding Anniversary: How to Pick the Best

Anniversary celebrations are a treasured custom that let couples reaffirm their devotion to one another and take stock of their journey together. Flowers are among the most exquisite ways to convey love and gratitude on this particular day. Flowers' ageless beauty and symbolic meanings can evoke strong emotions and make your anniversary celebration unforgettable. Explore the guide on how to pick the best flowers for your wedding anniversary.

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Flower Gifts Are Always Perfect For Any Occasion

Is there any gift more perfect than flowers? With their vibrant colors, sweet smells, and ability to instantly brighten any room, it’s no wonder floral arrangements have remained the quintessential gift choice for generations. Whether celebrating a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or even just because flowers make the perfect gifts for any person or occasion.

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Fall Flower Delivery Jefferson NC - Lilylee's Florist

With wonderful Fall flowers from Lilylee's Florist , you may celebrate the changing hues of the leaves and the Autumn festivities. Hand-delivered seasonal flowers to make any Fall occasion more memorable. We provide fall flower delivery to Jefferson, NC, and local locations, so hurry and place your purchase.

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West Jefferson Florist | West Jefferson, North Carolina Flower Delivery by Lilylee's Florist

Lilylee's Florist offers you a diverse selection of the finest flowers to give to your loved ones for every moment on the same day. With same-day flower delivery in West Jefferson, you can express your affection for special people in your life with classic last-minute floral arrangements and one-of-a-kind bouquets from flower shop in West Jefferson.

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Jefferson Florist | Flower Delivery in Jefferson NC by Lilylee's Florist

Lilylee's Florist is a local florist & flower shop providing flower delivery in Jefferson, NC, US Buy Flowers from Lilylee's Florist! With the florist shop, you can get all of your floral needs met efficiently. Get fresh flowers delivered to your loved one's door in Jefferson and the nearby areas including Jefferson, West Jefferson, Crumpler, Grassy Creek.