Lois Wise Frye
October 18, 1944 ~ December 20, 2025
Born in:
Avery County, North Carolina
Resided in:
Mills River, North Carolina
Asheville Butterfly TrailLois Wise Frye, 81, of Mills River, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 20, 2025.
Lois was born October 18, 1944, in Avery County, North Carolina to the late Frank and Gladys (Dellinger) Wise. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Frank “Buster” Wise and Kenneth Wise.
Lois was a wonderful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Long Shoals Baptist Church in Arden where she served as a children’s Sunday school teacher for many years. Lois also served on several committees within her church. She was a very hard and dedicated worker, working for many years at Diamond Brand in Fletcher and also at Medical Action in Arden.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving husband of 61 years, Thomas Frye of Mills River; her daughter Karen Treiper and her husband Greg of Arden; grandson Nicholas Trieper (Martine) of Mills River; great-granddaughter Isabella Trieper; sisters Louise Yelton (Alvin) of Spear, NC, and Lou Ann Elliott and Doris Freeman of Spruce Pine.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Long Shoals Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Rearden officiating. Friends and family will be received one hour prior to the service at the church, from 2 to 3 PM. Inurnment will be private.
Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.
Services
For those who wish to pay their respects: January 4, 2026 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Room: /Vestibule/Sanctuary
Long Shoals Baptist Church
661 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)684-7000
Memorial Service: January 4, 2026 3:00 pm
Room: Sanctuary
Long Shoals Baptist Church
661 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704
(828)684-7000
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In memory of Lois Frye married to my brother Thomas Frye for 61 years. I will miss you Lois. Love you
It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Lois. Lois always had a friendly hello and a kind greeting. I will miss her. Thomas, I will be staying in touch with you and you and Lois are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lois was a kind and friendly neighbor. I will cherish memories of her. Prayers for comfort for Tom and the rest of her family.
Aunt Lois will be missed so much! She had a heart of gold, and always so sweet to me and my family. I love you Uncle Thomas, and Trieper family, you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tom,
We are so sadden to learn of Lois’ passing and the loss you and your family are going through.
Immediately, I thought of the years you spend in Bakersville and what you and Lois meant to our community and our church. Our thoughts and prayers will be for God’s comfort for you.
Tom, Lois was a wonderful lady. We will sure miss our hugs.
So sorry for your loss.
Tom it has been my honor to know you and Lois for many years. I will certainly miss Lois with her kind words and sweet smile. I will continue to remember you and your lovely family in prayer 🙏.
I will miss you. Love you always big sis.
Tom and family you are in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all!! We are so sorry for your loss! Lois was the sweetest and always had a kind word and smile.
I miss you so much Mom. I love you Big Bunches. I will see you again