Faye S. Nicholson
April 10, 1928 ~ December 30, 2006
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Faye Shipman Nicholson, 78, of 1 Brookside Circle, Candler, died Saturday, December 30, 2006.
Mrs. Nicholson was born in Henderson County and was a daughter of the late Clarence W. and Elsie Guest Shipman. She was married to Preston A. “Red” Nicholson, who died in 1967.
Mrs. Nicholson worked as a cashier at Roses Department Store for 14 years and as a school bus driver for 18 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Electa Chapter 228, since 1958, and was a member of the Women’s Auxiliary of the Western Carolina Rescue Mission. She was a member of Oak Hill United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Nicholson loved helping others and always had a bright smile and a caring shoulder for all the children who rode her school bus, for her Rose’s customers, for the clients at the homeless shelter, and especially for her family, for whom she lived and loved.
She is survived by a daughter, Lisa K. Nicholson of Candler, a son, Douglas G. Nicholson of Flat Rock; a sister, Margaret Stepp and her husband, Harley, of Flat Rock; a nephew Christopher Stepp, his wife Heather and their son, Sam; nieces, Marley Imm, her husband, Rob, and their son, Alex, Martha Herbert and her husband, Michael, and their daughter, Maggie, Karen Strickland and her husband, Terry, and their daughters Tess and Kayce, and Emily Patterson and her husband, Butch, and their sons, Scott and Bradd; and a sister-in-law, Geri Shipman. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth Hart and Verda Hunnicutt and a brother, Sherwood Shipman.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday at Oak Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. D. Wesley Austin officiating. Burial will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
Her family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be made to Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 227 Oak Hill Road, Candler, NC 28715, or to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Doug and Family,
I was sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother. She was a very special friend to my Mother and Dad. After losing my Dad in November I know the feelings and heartache you are going through. God Bless you and your family, you are in our prayers.
Faye was a special person and will be missed by all.
My thoughts and prayers are with Sister Faye.s family in this hour of sorrow.
John Hillman, Worthy Patron Electa Chapter 228 OES
I REMEMBER FAYE FROM ROSES,,ONE OF THE SWEETEST PEOPLE YOU WOULD EVER WANT TO MEET,,HELP YOU FIND SOMETHING IN THE STORE ANYWAY SHE COULD…ALWAYS KIND WORDS,,,AND STOP AND TALK…CHERISH HER MEMORIES THEY ARE FOREVER…JEAN
My thoughts and prays are with Faye family she was a good friend with my hold Family(The Ballards)
I know she will be miss by ever one I will keep you all in my Prays
and may God bless you all Linda K Branch
Our love and prayers go out to the family of Faye. She was a wonderful friend, and we shall always remember her.
Love,
Helen Saunders and Family
Our deepest condolences go out to the family. Mrs. Nicholson was very helpful and patient with us getting our business up and running. She was a very kind person that we could call a friend. She will be missed by all who knew her. The Browns – Bob Jr. & Bob Sr.
Doug,
We are very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother……..
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family in the coming days. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do to help out in this difficult time.
Bill Shipman, Jr
& family
I am so sorry to hear tha Faye has passed away. I will always remember her for her smiling eyes and hearty laugh. My condolences to Doug, Lisa, Margaret and the rest of the family. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the service because of another commitment.
I am so sorry to hear that Faye has passed away. I will always remember her for her smiling eyes and hearty laugh. My condolences to Doug, Lisa, Margaret and the rest of the family. I am sorry I will not be able to attend the service because of another commitment.
Faye was just one of those people who touched the lives of everyone she met. She was always kind, loving and never judged anyone. I will never forget how she went out of her way to visit my mother, Ruby Taylor, and me. She was genuine through and through! Sincere, heartfelt sympathy and love to all of her family, especially Lisa and Doug. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sorry for the loss of your loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am very sad today to hear that Faye has passed.
In the early 70’s, before the super-safe busses of today, she was my school bus driver and my very dear friend. I sat right behind her seat every day on the bus. We would talk and she was always so warm and caring. One afternoon, as the bus rolled to a stop, I quickly left my seat and when the door opened, yelled ‘bye Faye!’? I jumped from the bus steps and started running around the front of the school bus. To my surprise, Faye started blaring on the buss horn, her head and one arm out the window waving and yelling ‘STOP’?. In my haste to get home and play I hadn’t thought about the blind curve just past my stop or seen the oncoming car. Faye Did! The speeding car screeched to a stop just short of hitting me.
I have seen Faye several times as I have grown into adulthood and every time I have been met with those sweet eyes and that smile. I will never forget her!
My deepest condolences go out to her family.
To Lisa, Doug and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you at your time of sorrow. Faye will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a great inspiration to me.
God Bless You.
Bill & Teresa