Faith Willett Kisel

Faith ""Faye"" Willett Kisel
July 20, 1937 - May 7, 2014
Born in Flint, MI

Faye was preceded in death by her brother Charles and parents Fred & Belle Willett. She is survived by her loving husband Bob and her daughter and son-in-law, Sandy and John Lockwood, and sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Ralph Berger.

""Faye's Memories"" written March, 2014
I spent my youth in Flint, MI attending Bendle Elementary School where I met my good friend with whom I still correspond, Sandy Saide. In the 7th grade, my father was transferred to Chevrolet-Cleveland and we moved to Berea, OH. That's where I met my long-time and dearest friend, Judy Johnson. While in Berea, I attended Baldwin Wallace College and was also employed at Chevrolet-Cleveland where I met my loving husband of 56 years. There are fond memories of my early years, sharing good times with many cousins, aunts and uncles. My father was one of ten children, giving us all a reason for Sunday night get-togethers-any excuse for my uncles to toss the girls on blankets, swing them around to see who could go highest; croquet competitions; and lots of good food. Bob and I and an addition to the family, our sweet daughter, Sandy, remained in Ohio before deciding on a move to charming Charleston, SC. There, we were surrounded by new friends and neighbors who, like us, were new transplants from many different states. The land being flat encouraged neighborhood gals to form a biking group which met every morning. Eventually we reached our goal of biking four miles each day before breakfast. Of course, that meant meeting for coffee and a low-fat treat after that workout. Three years later Bob heard of an opportunity in King, NC area where a new Westinghouse plant was being established, and that would mean moving ""north"" again. After visiting Winston Salem, we realized this was where we wanted to be and Westinghouse provided challenges Bob had been seeking. As our daughter matured, I decided to look for a job, and that fell nicely into place after an application to Wake Forest University. I started part-time in the Athletic Dept. in 1979, the year the Demon Deacons participated in the Tangerine Bowl. It was a fun experience seeing enthusiasm ran high. But after things quieted down, I felt I had found a new working home and accepted a job in the Department of Economics. The professors were so kind and willing to share their knowledge, which I was in need of-since my desk at that time had the only computer available to the department. After 18 years with the Econ. Department, retirement thoughts kept recurring, seeing Bob had made that decision two years prior. A new hobby caught my attention, which my dear friend, Myra McGonigle, thought might appeal to me, and that was creating greeting cards. Other Clemmons Moravian Church sisters shared their talents of making chicken pies, which were always fun days being together. Since my illness and receiving so many beautiful cards, I realize that a card can bring you warmth and the lovely prayer messages enclosed definitely do bring you comfort. I do believe that sometimes a person's illness encourages others to pray. I have been surrounded by so much love through cards and notes, neighbors who can never do enough, a sister, Mary and brother-in-law Ralph Berger who always share their concern and I knew were there for me. Our daughter, Sandy and son-in-law John Lockwood, have been angels here on earth with their constant care-no matter what task needed to be taken care of, they have stepped in and shared so many hours so willingly. My husband, Bob, didn't know that he actually makes the best cup of coffee and has learned his way through creating and presenting a very nice meal. He still has a way to go, but I'm confident he'll do just fine in the kitchen (although, could I ask you to still keep him in your prayers?) Friends from our church, Clemmons Presbyterian pastors Bill Hoyle and Jay Banasiak, have made several calls and home visits, always pleasant and uplifting. Hospice has been a blessing to us, seeing their goal is to keep patients comfortable and to continue life as meaningful as possible.
These are a few memories I wanted to share. My life has been wonderful through God's grace. Now, looking forward, I'm sure there will be a few surprises ahead.

A memorial service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, May 10, 2014 at Clemmons Presbyterian Church with Dr. William Hoyle officiating. Inurnment will follow the service at the church columbarium. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Clemmons Presbyterian Church, 3930 Clemmons Road, Clemmons, NC 27012 or to Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Online condolences may be made at www.hayworth-miller.com. (Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel)

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