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Joanne Giles Frye

1943 - 2022

Joanne Giles Frye obituary, 1943-2022, Henrico, VA

BORN

1943

DIED

2022

Joanne Frye Obituary

FRYE, Joanne Giles, 79, of Richmond, Va., died peacefully in her home, surrounded by loved ones, on Saturday, May 14, 2022.

Born in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Carl Joseph Giles and Cecelia Butterini Giles. She dedicated her life to excellence in all endeavors, from raising a family to various career paths to community engagement. She enjoyed social activities, games, dancing, singing and anything that involved family and friends enjoying time together.

She is survived by three sons, Ken Hopson (Ashley), Kliff Hopson (Gail) and Russ Hopson (Kate); a sister, Margaret Giles Bozzell; and three grandchildren, Isaak, Lydia and Tate.

Per her request, there will be no memorial service, but wishes of all to remember the good times.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on May 19, 2022.

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Ken Hopson

January 4, 2025

I do remember the good times Mom, they stack up like a pile of pancakes that extend beyond the fathomable universe, I think we're gonna need more maple syrup.

Ken

May 13, 2023

I miss you every day

Ross and Lisa Cline

February 1, 2023

We just found out that Joanne passed. Ross and I are sad to hear of her passing. Thinking about her three boys and their families. She loved her boys! Great kids! She was a fabulous cook. We enjoyed lots of laughter with Joanne when she and Bob lived in Harrisonburg, but lost touch after Bob´s passing. She was a great decorator and we enjoyed our festive visits around the Christmas tree. Praying for her family. Thanks Joanne for all the laughter and keeping us stocked with your yummy cookies. God Bless!

Mary Ann Cox

July 30, 2022

Grandma Joanne played an important role in Savannah and Allie´s life when they were very young and I was sad to hear of her passing. I still have all of her recipes and no one will make choc chip oatmeal cookies better than her! Always had bags for us in the freezer! She was talented across the board. I´m sad we lost connections after Bob died and the girls didn´t get to know their grandmother better. Prayers are lifted for Joanne and for all the kids.

Mary Miller

May 27, 2022

A true friend and fenominal woman with matter-of-fact wisdom. I'll cherish her poem of our friendship...and those peanutbutter cookies. Indicative of Joanne's tensile silk strength was her final command. - Forever reserved in my heart -

Ken Hopson

May 26, 2022

I'm going to really miss helping her with tech problems because they were always easy to resolve, leading her to believe her son was super knowledgeable. I'll miss a lot of other things too, but tech support had that I-get-to-help-you-after-all-the-years-you-helped-me effect. And she really did help me in so many ways, still is. Love you Mom!

Katharine Ayres

May 20, 2022

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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