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Mary Claire “Marzy” Krause Israel of Asheville passed away peacefully on Friday, December 3, 2021 surrounded by her family. She was born in Asheville on March 19, 1942, to the late William and Mary Crafts Edwards Krause. She adored her parents and gained many passions from them. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas McDougall Israel. She was a proud member of Grace Episcopal Church and served as Chairperson of the Flower Guild and used her decorating skills in many ways around the church. She derived a passion for flower arranging from her father, who was a founder of the Men’s Garden Club of Asheville. She was a member of The Order of St. Luke, as well as a healing minister. Marzy was also an advocate for the elderly, serving on the Nursing Home Visitation council. Marzy received her bachelors degree from Meredith College and her masters in art history from Western Carolina University. She was a staple in the community, serving as an accomplished art teacher at Jones and Claxton Elementary School for 23 years. Travel was among one of her favorite pastimes, including visiting art museums in Europe, many trips to Yellowstone, and sailing in the British Virgin Islands. Most of all, Marzy treasured her family and friends, especially her five grandsons. Marzy is survived by her sons, Tom Israel and his wife, Whitney; her son Will Israel; her brother, William Shepherd Krause; and her five grandsons, Hayden, Thomas, Hunter, Jackson, and Holden, whom she cherished most of all. In addition, she had many amazing friends who will miss her dearly. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Milly Morrow, Rev. Gary Coffey, and Rev. Mike Reardon officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions in remembrance of Marzy may be made to, Mary Israel Memorial, Grace Episcopal Church, 871 Merrimon Ave., Asheville, NC 28804, https://www.simplechurchgiving.net/app/giving/grac871191 or Asheville Art Museum, 2 S Pack Square, Asheville, NC 28801 https://shop.ashevilleart.org/products/donate-now.

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Marzy Krause Israel

March 19, 1942