Ms. Mary Elizabeth Frye, 64, of Hilltop Dr., died Tues., Nov. 15, 2011 at Kings Mountain Hospice House.  A native of Rutherford Co., she was the daughter of the late Morris Jack and Hathleen Harrill Frye.  She retired after 31 years as Executive Secretary to the Superintendent of Cleveland County Schools, were she received many honors and awards for her work and dedication.  She was a member of N.C.A.E.O.P. and Aldersgate U.M.C.  The family wishes to thank the staff of Kings Mountain Hospice House for all their love and care they extended.

SURVIVED:  She is survived by her beloved brother, Robin Frye of the home; her canine companion, Peggy Sue; honorary sisters, Rene Willis and Wanda Montgomery, both of Kings Mountain; and many cousins and special friends.

SERVICES: 3pm, Friday at Aldersgate U.M.C.

VISITATION:  The family will receive friends 1:30 to 3pm, Friday, at the Church, and other times at her home.

CLERGY:  Revs. Wayne Allen, Heywood Morrison, Dr. George Thompson

BURIAL: Burial will immediately follow in Cleveland Memorial Park

MEMORIALS: Aldersgate U.M.C. 1207 W. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC  28152 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC  28150

FUNERAL HOME:    Clay-Barnette Funeral Home of Shelby

ONLINE CONDOLENCES: www.claybarnette.com