Sandra Pope Rhymer

Sandra Pope Rhymer was born 5/12/1942 in Asheville, NC to Elsie

Robinson Pope. She went peacefully to Heaven on January 21, 2025.

She was a devout Christian and treasured studying the Bible and

listening to sermons on TV and tape/CDs. She loved genealogy,

reading and all things animals. She had horses and enjoyed wagon

trains through the mountains. She had a unique sense of humor with a

contagious laugh, she never met a stranger. She cherished her family

and times of sharing her iPad with the great-grandchildren. The great

grandchildren fondly remember coloring with Granny. As a nurse, she

was devoted to her patients. Once she even camped at a patient’s

home to give them IV antibiotics four times a day. In her last days, she

enjoyed prized visits from her family and was always ready for a

vanilla milkshake. She took any opportunity she could to share the

love of Jesus with those around her. She was preceded in death by her

Mother, Elsie Pope and brother, Ralph Pope.

Education- Bachelors Degree of Arts: UNC-Asheville (1973), RN degree:

Asheville-Buncombe Technical College (1983)

Work History- Teacher at Asheville Christian Academy in Asheville, NC.

Registered Nurse at Mission Hospital and Visiting Health

Professionals.

She is survived by her daughter, Robin Rhymer Fox (Greg) of West

Jefferson, NC; and son, Gregory Russell “Rusty” Rhymer (Bobbie) of

Sylva, NC. Her grandchildren Mary Beth Price (Sam) of Lynchburg, VA;

Megan Whitted (Jeremy) of Candler, NC; David Shetley (Jessica) of

Canton, NC; Brittany Byers (Daniel) of Candler, NC; Kendall Rhymer

and Carson Rhymer of Sylva, NC. Her great-grandchildren Raegan

Price, Kaylee Whitted, Kippin Byers, Makena Whitted, Ridge Byers,

Jamison Whitted, Oliver Price, Maverick Shetley and Willow Shetley.

Sister Carolyn Ramey (Buddy) of Asheville, NC and brother, Brian Pope

(Janice) of Candler, NC as well as cherished nieces and nephews.

A special Thank You to the staff at Glenbridge Health and

Rehabilitation for the love and care they gave her for over 4 years. You

made her feel special and loved.

There will be a celebration of her life on Saturday, February 15th at

Ridgeway Baptist Church in Candler, NC. Family will receive friends

from 10:30-11:30 with the service to follow, Dr. Dennis Thurman

officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Amorem

Hospice.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at the website

www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com.

Austin and Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Rhymer family.

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