Faye Addison

Faye S. Addison, age 98, of Blue Ridge, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022, in Blue Ridge.

Mrs. Addison was born March 3, 1924, in Mineral Bluff, to the late Pearle Simonds and Margaret Witherow Simonds. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Epworth. Mrs. Addison enjoyed gardening and the outdoors. She enjoyed life and being with her family who considered her a wonderful cook and also stubborn but loving. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Lowell Addison; son, Ricky L. Addison; daughter-in-law, Nadine Addison; granddaughter, Amber Lynn Addison; siblings, Jewel Simonds, Paul Simonds, Ed Simonds, Charlie Simonds, Homer Simonds, Viola Hicks, Marie Brown and Haddy Lassinger.

She is survived by her daughter, Margaret (the late Richard) Matthews, of McCaysville; son, James Addison, of Epworth; daughter-in-law, Marni Addison, of Brasstown, North Carolina; grandchildren, Shelley (Jimmy) Allen, Stephen (Lisa) Matthews, Mandy Casey (Jason) Phillips, Josh (Sarah) Addison and Sydni Addison; great-grandchildren, Brandon Nicholson, Briana Nicholson, Bryce Nicholson, Harrison Phillips, Brennan Phillips and Kristin Wilborn; great-great-grandchildren, Kade Nicholson, Nash Nicholson, Emorie Nicholson, Brayden Walker, Riley-Shae Walker and Eli Wilborn; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Graveside services were conducted Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 3 p.m. from the Hyde Cemetery in Copperhill with Rev. Matthew McDaniel officiating. Music was provided by Jimmy Allen. Pallbearers were Bryce Nicholson, Jason Phillips, Stephen Matthews, Jimmy Allen, Josh Addison and Steve Ragalyi.

Donations in memory of Mrs. Addison may be made to Pruitt Hospice, 6050 Appalachian Highway, Blue Ridge, Georgia 30513.

Condolences may be sent to the Addison family at online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com.