Patricia Frye Obituary

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 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 graveside service will be held at 11:00 a. m. on Tuesday, August 29 at Maiden City Cemetery, Maiden, NC. The Reverend Tony Hooper will officiate. 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.