[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.6″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”]Alice Elaine Kiser, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7,\u00a02026.<\/p>\n
Born on August 1, 1943, Elaine was the daughter of Ralph and Harriet King. She attended Haw Creek Elementary, Biltmore School, and graduated from A. C. Reynolds High School in 1961. From an early age, Elaine knew she wanted to become a teacher \u2014 a calling that became the defining passion of her\u00a0life.<\/p>\n
Elaine earned both her Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degrees from Western Carolina University. She completed her student teaching at Beaverdam Elementary School before beginning a long and devoted career at Charles C. Bell Elementary School. Over the years, she impacted countless students and families through her dedication, patience, and love for teaching. Her influence on the school community was so meaningful that Charles C. Bell Elementary established the Alice Elaine Kiser Character Award, an honor presented each year to a deserving student who exemplifies strong character and\u00a0values.<\/p>\n
In addition to teaching, Elaine coached girls\u2019 basketball and served in many leadership roles throughout her career, including basketball commissioner, PTA representative, and Teacher of the Year nominee. She retired in 2000 after a remarkable career spent shaping young\u00a0lives.<\/p>\n
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, John Ralph Kiser, Jr. Together they shared a wonderful life filled with travel and adventure, visiting places such as Hong Kong, Germany, Hawaii, and many others. They especially loved spending time at Lake James, waterskiing, volunteering at East Asheville Recreation Club, and working together in the concession stand at A. C. Reynolds football\u00a0games.<\/p>\n
Elaine also had a well-known passion for her lawn \u2014 some might even say an obsession. She took great pride in mowing her large yard with her beloved John Deere tractor and would occasionally mow neighbors\u2019 lawns as\u00a0well.<\/p>\n
She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Stephanie) Kiser and Brent Kiser. Although her boys often joked about where they ranked, there was never much debate that Stephanie held a special place in Elaine\u2019s\u00a0heart.<\/p>\n
Elaine was a devoted grandmother to Emma Grace, Caroline, Layla, and Kira, whom she adored deeply. Layla and Kira\u2019s mother, Michelle, also remained a cherished part of the family. Her lifelong teacher\u2019s spirit carried naturally into grandmotherhood as she shared wisdom, encouragement, and unconditional love with each of them. One of her greatest joys was taking her granddaughters to Dollywood or the lake during their childhood years, creating memories they will treasure\u00a0forever.<\/p>\n
She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, Gene, Bud, and Lonnie, who lovingly called her \u201cSis.\u201d Elaine is survived by many beloved brothers- and sisters-in-law, as well as numerous cherished nieces and\u00a0nephews.<\/p>\n
A charter member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church, Elaine faithfully served her church for many years as a Sunday School teacher, nursery worker, kitchen volunteer, and dedicated worker in the church food pantry. Her faith and servant\u2019s heart were evident in all she\u00a0did.
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Alice Elaine Kiser, 82, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7,\u00a02026.<\/p>
Born on August 1, 1943, Elaine was the daughter of Ralph and Harriet King. She attended Haw Creek Elementary, Biltmore School, and graduated from A. C. Reynolds High School in 1961. From an early age, Elaine knew she wanted to become a teacher \u2014 a calling that became the defining passion of her\u00a0life.<\/p>
Elaine earned both her Bachelor\u2019s and Master\u2019s degrees from Western Carolina University. She completed her student teaching at Beaverdam Elementary School before beginning a long and devoted career at Charles C. Bell Elementary School. Over the years, she impacted countless students and families through her dedication, patience, and love for teaching. Her influence on the school community was so meaningful that Charles C. Bell Elementary established the Alice Elaine Kiser Character Award, an honor presented each year to a deserving student who exemplifies strong character and\u00a0values.<\/p>
In addition to teaching, Elaine coached girls\u2019 basketball and served in many leadership roles throughout her career, including basketball commissioner, PTA representative, and Teacher of the Year nominee. She retired in 2000 after a remarkable career spent shaping young\u00a0lives.<\/p>
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, John Ralph Kiser, Jr. Together they shared a wonderful life filled with travel and adventure, visiting places such as Hong Kong, Germany, Hawaii, and many others. They especially loved spending time at Lake James, waterskiing, volunteering at East Asheville Recreation Club, and working together in the concession stand at A. C. Reynolds football\u00a0games.<\/p>
Elaine also had a well-known passion for her lawn \u2014 some might even say an obsession. She took great pride in mowing her large yard with her beloved John Deere tractor and would occasionally mow neighbors\u2019 lawns as\u00a0well.<\/p>
She is survived by her sons, Kevin (Stephanie) Kiser and Brent Kiser. Although her boys often joked about where they ranked, there was never much debate that Stephanie held a special place in Elaine\u2019s\u00a0heart.<\/p>
Elaine was a devoted grandmother to Emma Grace, Caroline, Layla, and Kira, whom she adored deeply. Layla and Kira\u2019s mother, Michelle, also remained a cherished part of the family. Her lifelong teacher\u2019s spirit carried naturally into grandmotherhood as she shared wisdom, encouragement, and unconditional love with each of them. One of her greatest joys was taking her granddaughters to Dollywood or the lake during their childhood years, creating memories they will treasure\u00a0forever.<\/p>
She was also preceded in death by her three brothers, Gene, Bud, and Lonnie, who lovingly called her \u201cSis.\u201d Elaine is survived by many beloved brothers- and sisters-in-law, as well as numerous cherished nieces and\u00a0nephews.<\/p>
A charter member of Beverly Hills Baptist Church, Elaine faithfully served her church for many years as a Sunday School teacher, nursery worker, kitchen volunteer, and dedicated worker in the church food pantry. Her faith and servant\u2019s heart were evident in all she\u00a0did.<\/p>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[131,86],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12466","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-131","category-obituaries"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12466","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3396"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12466"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12466\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12469,"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12466\/revisions\/12469"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10223"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12466"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12466"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/affiliate.wcu.edu\/classnotes\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12466"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}