Laura Wishon

Laura Kay Wishon, age 66, of Frazier Drive, Forest City, NC died Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Mission Hospital-St. Joseph Campus in Asheville, after a prolonged illness.
She was a lifelong resident of Caroleen and Forest City and an avid NASCAR, football and country music fan. Kay enjoyed spending time with her beloved cousins, friends and family members. She worked for Mastercraft for thirty years before retirement. Kay was a member of Caroleen United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Wishon and her adored son, Jason Clint Wishon.
Those left to cherish her memory include her brother, Chris Burgess and wife, Libby of Asheville and a sister, Linda Biggerstaff of Forest City; nieces and nephews, April Burgess-Johnson, Keith Biggerstaff and Shane Burgess. She will also be remembered by a wide circle of cousins and close friends.
The funeral service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at the Harrelson Funeral Chapel with Reverend Norma Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Avondale-Caroleen-Henrietta Cemetery. The family will receive friends one prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial donations are requested to Helpmate, P.O. Box 2263, Asheville, NC 28802.