Frieda Ensley Smith
August 29, 1946 ~ February 4, 2019
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Frieda Gail Ensley Smith, 72, passed away Monday, February 4, 2019, at Mission Hospital.
A native of Haywood County, Mrs. Smith was a daughter of the late Harry and Hazel Ray Ensley and she was also preceded in death by brothers, Richard Ensley and Jerry Ensley.
Frieda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Chaplain Gerard “Gerry” Smith, two sons, James Smith (Traci) and Greg Smith (Dixie); four grandchildren, Kayli Bates, Jessica Simmons, Tyler Lattimore and Taylor Kelton; four great-grandchildren, and her best friend, Judy Brigman.
A memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Hominy Baptist Church, where she was a member. The Rev. Dr. Joe Yelton will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Buncombe County Humane Society.
To Gerry and all the family – You all are in my prayers. I will miss seeing Frieda and her sweet smile, and the twinkle in her eye that made you wonder ‘What has she been up to?’ Her memory is a blessing!
Today is the first time I was able to read the guestbook. Thank you for your love and comments.
Jerry, I am praying for you and your family. I am thankful for all of the years that we have been friends and enjoyed getting to meet Frieda.
Jerry, I am praying for you and your family. I am thankful for all of the years we have been friends and enjoyed getting to know Frieda.
Sincerely,
Greg – Jeff just told me about your Mom passing.So sorry to hear this news. She was a warm and loving person. I thought a lot of her. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Gerry,
I’m truly saddened by your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If I can be of assistance in any way, please let me know.
It was truly a privilege to have known Frieda. Will miss seeing her warm smile each week. I so admired her ability to remain positive no matter the circumstances. A true example of what love, dedication, and a positive outlook will do for yourself and those around you. God bless.
I feel truly honored to have known Frieda. She was a blessing to all who knew her. I will miss seeing her and laughing with her. My prayers are always with you.
Gerry and family. I just heard today of Frieda’s passing am so very sorry for you loss. God Bless you.
Dear Gerry,
I became acquainted with Frieda and you many years ago at Aston Park HCC. I was one Of Hazel’s medicine nurses. Frieda was one of the sweetest and nicest people to know and such a caring daughter to Hazel. It was a shock to read about her passing this evening. Cherish your memories.
You both also became acquainted with my sister and brother-in-law, Earl and Shirley Clark, at Hazel’s hall’s Christmas party, when they sat with VC, another resident, at your table. They also said to tell you how sorry they were, when I told them about Frieda’s passing.
Please express our condolences to your family.
Gerry, I am really sorry to hear the news about Frieda. I soon as I heard I started having memories about mills river and pic- nics with food fights and tubing and all the good times! You James and Greg hang in there and visit the good times often. That is where you will continue to meet Frieda with a smile.