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Asheville - Frieda Brookshire Gorman, 93, of Asheville, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2015.
Born on August 27, 1921, in Asheville, NC, to the late Wayne Brookshire and Polly Brookshire Comer, she became an executive in the building supplies industry during a time when few women were afforded such opportunities. She retired from Newman Wholesale in Biltmore, NC. Mrs. Gorman served as the pianist and organist for Beverly Hills Baptist Church for many years.
She is preceded in death by her husband, James Gorman, Sr. and her daughter, Elizabeth Lemler.
Surviving are her children, Jimmy (MaryAnn), Bob (Marian), Susan (Gary), and son-in-law John; grandchildren Franci (Dennis), Alicia (Ryan), Angela (Seth), Bobby (Heather), Alie (Barry), Rob (Rene'), Cindy (Monte II), Ashlee (Steve), and Kristie (Jason); great-grandchildren Lyndsey (David) , Shannon(Jesse), Taylor, John, Maggie, Nathan, Joey, Cody, Katie, Kevin, Dennis, Joshua, Madelyn, Elijah, Kelcie (Paul), Katie, Monte III, Kylie, Anna, Kristina, Jonathan, and Jessica; and great, great-grandchildren Kaylee, Jackson, and Cambria.
A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, February 5, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory with Reverend Roger Rearden officiating.
An online memorial register is available at www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Jane Curtis
February 6, 2015
Love and prayers to my sweet daughter-in-law, Angela and to all of the family. May God bless and comfort you all.
Tommy & Renee Thompson
February 5, 2015
We are sending prayers and love to you all.
Ashlee plemmons
February 4, 2015
Love you!!
Ashlee plemmons
February 4, 2015
I love you grandmom miss you always!!
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Stephanie Player
February 4, 2015
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