Frieda Brookshire Gorman
August 27, 1921 ~ February 2, 2015
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Frieda Brookshire Gorman, 93, of Asheville, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015.
Born on August 27, 1921, in Asheville, NC, to the late Wayne Brookshire and Polly Brookshire Comer, she became an executive in the building supplies industry during a time when few women were afforded such opportunities. She retired from Newman Wholesale in Biltmore, NC. Mrs. Gorman served as the pianist and organist for Beverly Hills Baptist Church for many years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Gorman, Sr. and her daughter, Elizabeth Lemler.
Surviving are her children, Jimmy (MaryAnn), Bob (Marian), Susan (Gary), and son-in-law John; grandchildren Franci (Dennis), Alicia (Ryan), Angela (Seth), Bobby (Heather), Alie (Barry), Rob (Rene'), Cindy (Monte II), Ashlee (Steve), and Kristie (Jason); great-grandchildren Lyndsey (David) , Shannon(Jesse), Taylor, John, Maggie, Nathan, Joey, Cody, Katie, Kevin, Dennis, Joshua, Madelyn, Elijah, Kelcie (Paul), Katie, Monte III, Kylie, Anna, Kristina, Jonathan, and Jessica; and great, great-grandchildren Kaylee, Jackson, and Cambria.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory with Reverend Roger Rearden officiating.
May God bless Frieda’s family and friends as they find peace and comfort, and may fond and loving memories always abide. I know they will for me.
Matt Revis and I send our love. blessings, strength, and prayers to all of your family at this tender time. With our gentle understanding.
I would like to let you know we are thinking about you during this sad time. When I worked at Longs Shoals Baptist Church Mrs. Gorman came by the office and we talked many times. She would always have her dog with her. She was a sweet lady and very funny. She was a Christian and I liked talking to her. She loved her family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Francie, our thoughts are with you guys during this difficult time.