Patricia Taylor Frye
March 13, 1938 ~ August 26, 2023
Born in:
Shelby, NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Patricia Taylor Frye, 85, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023.
Born on March 13, 1938, in Shelby, NC, Patricia was a daughter of the late John H. and Eva M. Lowe Taylor. Patricia was raised by a loving grandmother, the late Florence Taylor, and by her late aunt and uncle, Lena Taylor and Banks Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Barbara Taylor Coffin.
Patricia was a graduate of Maiden High School, Maiden, NC, Class of 1956. She studied at Mars Hill University, Mars Hill, NC, before eventually working at and retiring from Wachovia Bank (now Wells Fargo). She accepted the Lord as her savior in 1946 and was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church since 1967, serving in the Children and Youth Departments and Women’s Missionary Groups, along with various other committees.
Patricia is survived by her husband of 65 years, David R. Frye, and two wonderful children, Cynthia Lynn Ledford (Teddy), and Robert Taylor Frye (Lynna). She was also known affectionately as “Mimi” to her seven grandchildren: Zaccary, Jordan, Elijah, Kathleen, Gavin, Ganin, and Garin.
The memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 17 at West Asheville Baptist Church.
The graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 29 at Maiden City Cemetery, Maiden, NC. The Reverend Tony Hooper officiated.
Memorials may be made to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering, West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave., Asheville, is assisting the family.
Services
Memorial Service: September 17, 2023 3:00 pm
West Asheville Baptist Church
926 Haywood Road
Asheville, NC 28806
(828) 253-9824
http://www.westashevillebaptist.org
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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I will be thinking of you dear friend. My condolences to all the family.
Pat was a gracious lady, always ready to help. Always with a ready smile.
My condolences to you and your family, David. We will certainly miss visiting with Pat at Mayberry Days.
So very sorry to hear this. We always loved visiting with her at Mayberry Days.
Pat was so very special to so many!! She looked out for me so often and I’m so many ways. A dear friend and mentor. My most heartfelt sympathy and prayers for all the family.
Dear David and family, I am so sorry for your loss of Pat. We do know that she is in her heavenly home with our Lord and her family. I will surely miss her sweet smile and her kind words on Sunday and Wednesday evening. Many prayers for you all.
David, I am so sorry for your loss. Pat was a very sweet and giving lady. A true friend never without a smile. She will be missed.
You’re in our thoughts and prayers.
We were certainly blessed to have known Pat for the time we were at WABC. I have many memories of her and always enjoyed seeing her especially on Wednesday evenings. She will be missed. Praying for each of you.
Dear David and family, Pat was a special person. Loved by so many and will certainly be missed. Reading the comments, you can tell there were so many at your Mayberry days that enjoyed you both. She will be missed, but remembered by all of us in the community.
Mike and I are so sorry. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this trying time.
We are so very sorry to hear of this sweet child of God passing. I have known what a faithful servant she has been since I was a little boy. God bless and comfort David and the family. The Fisher family loves you all.
Mom and I send our prayers to David, Cindy, Bobby and the rest of the family. May God comfort you as only He can.
Scott & Shirley Cole
Sending my thoughts and prayers to your family.
Keith and Melanie Ensley
I loved working with you
David, I was so sorry to hear of Pat’s passing. She was the sweetest lady and helped me get my first job at Wachovia Bank in the 70’s. My parents Bob and Betty Lawrence, loved you and Pat so much. I’m sure there is a lot of rejoicing in Heaven!
Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!
David our prayers are with you and your family.
Rick and Linda Ramsey
So sorry to hear about Pat. I pray that the Lord will be with all of you through this and be comforted by the fact that she is with Jesus and you will see her again.
Sorry to hear this. Always enjoyed talking to Pat at church. She will be missed
I guess now i will have to order my own chicken livers at Mills River…
Love in Christ,
Thom and Marsha
Sending sympathy and prayers to the family now and days to follow. I have wonderful memories working with Pat.
So sorry to hear about the loss of Pat. I pray that God will grant you HIS Peace during this difficult time. Your family is in my thoughts and Prayers. God Bless!
Lisa Shope Marrow
I worked with Pat at Wachovia Bank for many years. A super nice lady who dearly loved her family, friends and church.
Prayers. 🙏🏼
Pat was a wonderful person who I had the pleasure of working with at Wachovia for several years. When I came out of Teller School Pat became my Teller Trainer at the West Patton Office. This began a long friendship with Pat. She was a very kind and gracious person who always took care of our customers. My thoughts and prayers to David and the entire Family. Pat was an Angel and will be missed. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Rest well Pat.
Dear David, I have many sweet memories of Pat there at West Asheville Baptist Church back in the day and on some trips (especially Ridgecrest). You, David, and your children will be in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate this time of loss from this earth; we are assured she has seen Jesus and rests in His loving arms. Love to you all, Priscilla Morgan
First knew Pat as a new teller in 1975 at Wachovia. She was so helpful to me. Was happy to find her again when I joined West Asheville Baptist Church in 2021.