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Fay Biles Obituary
Canton - Fay Reifsnyder Biles, PhD, age 93, passed peacefully into heaven from her temporary abode Brooks-Howell Home in Asheville, NC, on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. She never lost her vibrant smile and sweet, indominable spirit, though she battled Alzheimer's and vascular dementia the last six years of her life.
Fay was internationally known for her life of service, leadership, and honors. She was born in Reading, PA, lived and worked in Kent, OH, and retired with her husband, Bedford, to Marco Island, FL. After Bedford's death in 2013, Fay moved to Asheville to live with her nephew, Ed (Donna) Reigner. She is survived by her sister Beatrice Hallman of Pennsylvania, three nephews and their families, and multiple grand-nephews and grand-nieces.
A special thank you to the Brooks-Howell Home administration and staff, and especially Dr. Hiren Patel, the nurses and CNA "angels", all who took such wonderful, loving care of our Aunt Fay.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in memory of Fay may be made to:
Brooks-Howell Home, 266 Merrimon Ave, Asheville, NC 28801 memo: Memory Fay Biles
Memory Care, 100 Far Horizons Lane, Asheville, NC 28803 memo: Memory Fay Biles
Burial will be at a later date on Marco Island, FL
The care of Mrs. Biles has been entrusted to Wells Funeral Homes.
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Jackie Addis Kerr Clark
June 27, 2022
I worked for Fay at Wills Gym at Kent State from 1963-1966 while my husband was a student. She was amazing and left a lifelong impression on me. I helped her with her Doctorate Dissertation from Ohio State and her book Foundations for Fitness. We all loved, respected and admired her and her accomplishments.
Dr. Paula Stone Tucker
November 10, 2020
I had Dr. Biles for PE during my freshman year at Kent State in 1966. She left a memorable impression. I'll never forget her description of the effects of gentian violet on certain parts of the male anatomy. How this figured into gym class, I don't remember.
Debbie Aiton
November 8, 2020
Faye was my phys ed teacher my freshman year at Kent. I remember her as serious about her subject and having high standards. It appears that that served her well in her long life. I had no idea that she was not living in the area or of her relationship with the Reigner family. I will hold all of you in the light as you say your farewells to this fine woman.
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