Faye G. Fox
June 7, 1929 ~ April 12, 2012
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Faye G. Fox, 82, formerly of Asheville, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2012, at her residence at Preston Place II in Kingsport, TN.
Faye was preceded in death by Graham Fox, Sr., her husband of 58 years and their eldest son, Donald Fox.
Faye is survived by her daughter, Vikki Welch and husband, Jim, of Kingsport, TN; sons, Graham Fox, Jr., and wife, Grace, of Florence, AL, and John Fox and wife, Julie, of Raleigh; six grandchildren, James Welch, III, and wife Elizabeth of Huntersville, Brynn Welch of Janesville, WI, Burgess Fox of Florence, AL, Frances Fox of Charleston, SC, Sidney Fox and husband Michael Coysh, of Raleigh, and Andrew Fox, also of Raleigh. She is also survived by her sister, Carolyn Gibson of Decatur, GA; four great-grandchildren, Aidan and Connor Welch, and Lucy Jane and Callum Coysh; three sisters-in-law, Katie Keever, Helen Fox, and Vikki Fox; brother-in-law, Clay Dean Fox and wife Lib; and an aunt, Barbara Wright.
Faye lived almost 80 years in the Oakley community and played the piano at Oakley Baptist Church for 40 years. She never knew a stranger and was well-known in the community for her green thumb. Faye's front yard boasted some of the prettiest roses and iris in all of Asheville.
Faye retired from the National Weather Service after 30 years of service. She was an avid fan of her boys' baseball teams. Despite being a working mom, Faye always found time to be a homeroom mother for her children's classes and loved to brag about her children and grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 20 at Oakley Baptist Church, with the Rev. Tom Pierce officiating. The family will receive guests in the fellowship hall of the church immediately following the service.
The family wishes to express their deep gratitude to Sharon Durnin and her staff at Preston Place II in Kingsport, TN, who became part of Faye's extended family during the last three years of her life. They loved her, and she loved them right back.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Oakley Baptist Church, 70 Fairview Rd., Asheville, NC 28803, or to Preston Place II, 2303 N John B. Dennis, Kingsport, TN 37660.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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So sorry to hear about Faye. I worked with her at NCDC
Faye was always such a joy to be around. Sempathy to her family.
im so sorry to hear about your mom sissy she always was more like a aunt to me and my family than a cousin i always went by her house on halloween and visted with her and Graham till he passed then she went to live in kingsport loved her pianio playing and her storys to i was blessed to have known her and your dad also you are all in our thoughts and prayers
Sissy, I’m so sorry to hear about Faye. She was always very sweet to me and made me feel like part of the family when I came to visit with Don. You and the extended family are in my thoughts and prayers.
We are very sorry to learn of Faye’s passing. We lived near Faye from 1981 till 2003, and really enjoyed visiting her and Graham. After we moved, we sort of moved away from her also, and for that we are sorry.
Please except our sincere condolences.
Harley and Judy
Vickki, Buddy, and John, What wonderful memories I cherish by having you as childhood neighbors on Hilldale Rd. Your dear Mother was very instrumental in my becoming a pianist, and every time I visited Oakley Bapt. she would have me play. Please know you and the family are in my prayers as God begins to heal your hearts from your great loss. Sincerely, Sonny
Vickki, Buddy, and John, What wonderful memories I cherish by having you as childhood neighbors on Hilldale Rd. Your dear Mother was very instrumental in my becoming a pianist, and every time I visited Oakley Bapt. she would have me play. Please know you and the family are in my prayers as God begins to heal your hearts from your great loss. Sincerely, Sonny
Vickki, Buddy, and John, What wonderful memories I cherish by having you as childhood neighbors on Hilldale Rd. Your dear Mother was very instrumental in my becoming a pianist, and every time I visited Oakley Bapt. she would have me play. Please know you and the family are in my prayers as God begins to heal your hearts from your great loss. Sincerely, Sonny
I worked with Faye at the NCDC in the late 80’s. She was such a special lady and friend. I am so sorry for your loss.
We want you, the family of Faye Fox, to know you have our sympathy during this time of grief. Faye and Carolyn were my neighbors on Hilldale Road in Oakley. I remember Faye and Carolyn as pianists in the original Oakley Baptist church. Our prayers are with you.
So sorry to hear of
Fay’s passing Knew her as a little girl who lived next door for some time . Watched her grow into a lovely young lady with such a bright and sparkling smile. Enjoyed her music many times and
even though I have been away for many years I still remember her
beautiful face and her talent
Would never have thought I would be
sending these words of sympathy
God bless and comfort each of you
Sorry to here of her passing. she was a very wonderful lady and Oakley well never be the same. our prayers are with you all.
Dear Carolyn, Sissy, Buddy and Johnnie,
I am so sorry to hear of Faye’s passing. She was always full of Joy, Laughter, Energy. She could out work everyone. She dearly loved her children and family.
I remember how she took care of her beautiful yard and always had lovely flowers.
Also, What great music she could make. Stopping by to see her filled you with joy, as she made everyone so welcome. She will be missed by all.
My sincere thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this sad time.
Sincerely,
Myra Ramsey