Alisha Garner

Alisha Rene Wilmoth Garner, 50, of Asheboro, passed away with her husband, John David "Davie" Garner, on Wednesday, May 29, 2024.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m., June 6 , 2024, at Sunset Avenue Church of God, Asheboro with Pastor Charles Moses officating.

Alisha was born in Ft. Smith, AR, on May 25, 1974, and was very proud of her Choctaw heritage. Since she was a little girl, her deepest desire was to be a mother. She gave 150% of herself to that role for 26 years now. She made being a mother look natural. Alisha is considered a mother to many, always drawing others into her arms and her home. Her deep compassion and empathy towards others never ran out.

Those who knew Alisha personally have said that within the last few months she was the happiest that she's ever been, enjoying her infectious laugh. She and Davie loved going to the beach and were collecting seashells this past week to take back home. Alisha spent the previous Saturday surrounded by her dearest friends celebrating her 50th birthday. It made her feel deeply loved and very special.

Alisha spoke of God as her dearest friend. Her faith was the fire in her veins and ground beneath her feet. Just weeks ago she spoke of not fearing death because of her confidence in being with Jesus.

In additional to her loving friends and extended family Alisha is survived by her daughters, Breahna Nykohl Yanez of Asheboro, Tierra Cheyenne Yanez of Randleman; stepdaughter, Kaelin Garner of Asheboro; father, Gene Wilmoth of Wilburton, OK; mother, Sharon Wilmoth of Ft. Smith, AR; and sister, Angela Wilmoth of Ft. Smith, AR.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at Ridge Funeral Home.