Frances Taylor Riddle
December 13, 1924 ~ June 11, 2006
Resided in:
Swannanoa, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Mary Frances Taylor Riddle, 81, of 16 Bridgestone Rd., Swannanoa, died Sunday, June 11, 2006, at Asheville Specialty Hospital.
A Charlotte native, Mrs. Riddle was daughter of the late George Baxter and Bonnie Simpson Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Floyd Cranford “Bill” Bailey and James M. Riddle.
Mrs. Riddle is survived by two daughters, Brenda Kelley, of Swannanoa, and Cynthia Haislip, of Asheville; a son, Pat Bailey, of Charlotte; seven grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Robinson, of Charlotte, officiating.
Her family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service.
Memorials may be made to Asheville Specialty Hospital, 413 Biltmore Ave., Asheville, NC 28801.
Special thanks to the nurses and respiratory therapists of Asheville Specialty Hospital for their care.
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May God give you grace and comfort your hearts in this time of loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
A loving mother is one of life’s most precious gifts. My heart is broken for the loss of your dear mother. I hope that your memories of her will sustain you until you meet her again. God bless your family.
My prays are with you and your family. Sincerely, Suzy
Brenda,
You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.
Nanny was a very special lady who touched all our lives and gave us all love and kindness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Dear Brenda and Family:
I’m sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My prays are with you and your family at this time.
Until you meet your mother again, May God hold you and your family in the hollow of his hands at this difficult time.
Your sister-in-law
Donna M. Kelley
Brenda, I sure am sorry to hear about your loss of your mother. Please call (us at the credit union) if you need anything. Sharon Proffitt
Our love & Prayers are with the family. Wish we could be with you.
Cindy, As you and your family go through these difficult days ahead, may the Lord look upon you with favor and give you peace.
Cindy and Brenda, I am so sorry for your loss, but you will always cherish your special memories. Your precious mother will forever be with you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. A Mother’s love is never forgotten.
Judy and Bill Airhart
Brenda,Cindy,and Pat,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Frances was a wonderful lady and a special friend.
Thank you for letting me take care of her for 6 years.
Love,
Beverly H. Brown
Cindy,
Our hearts are filled with sorrow and also with love for you and your family. Know that our prayers will continue to be with you. LYMI!!!
Dear Brenda and Family,
We were so sorry to here about the loss of your precious mother.She was a delight to everyone at Weddington Park and was a friend to Doris. May the Good Lord send His Comfort for your grief,His Spirit to uphold your strength in your faith, and the ONE thing that even death can not have –your memories.
Thoghts and Prayers,
Gary, Pam, and Doris Pitman
Cindy, I am so sorry to hear about your Mom. Please know that you & your family are in my prayers.
Sorry for your lost.
Janice and Tony Standifer
Brenda,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother. I know the loss you are feeling now. Just know that you are in our prayers.
Cathy & Robert Curtis
Cynthia,you are in my thoughts and prayers. Your mother was so fortunate to have a loving daughter like you.May her spirit live in your heart forever.I am sorry that I could not be at her service. Love,Beverly Shearer