Family Card - Person Sheet
Family Card - Person Sheet
NameEleanor Lorraine Drye 
Birth1 Jan 1940, Cabarrus County, NC
Death9 Oct 2015, Liberty Commons, Salisbury, Rowan County, NC
Burial11 Oct 2015, Bethlehem UMC Cemetery, Gold Hill Township, Cabarrus County, NC
FatherHerbert Archie Drye (1905-1995)
MotherEva Elizabeth Trexler (1914-2001)
Spouses
Marriage8 Mar 1958
ChildrenBonnie Elaine (1962-)
Tina Diane (1972-)
Notes for Eleanor Lorraine Drye
Eleanor Drye Efird
Eleanor Drye Efird 75, of Gold Hill passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was surrounded by her family as she left this earthly world for the streets of gold, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Cabarrus County on January 1, 1940, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Herbert Archie Drye and Eva Trexler Drye. She was educated in the Cabarrus County School System.
Being a devoted and nurturing wife, mother and homemaker was her primary calling in life. In her later years she provided loving care and assistance to elders. Eleanor was a lifelong member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church where she served in various capacities .
She was never one to complain, have self pity or question the "whys" of life, she was a shining example of strength and faith. Eleanor's quiet and unassuming nature and spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know and love her.
In addition to her parents, Eleanor is preceded in death by sisters, Geraldine Loretta Drye, Marjorie Drye Almond and Hilda Drye Steele; and a brother, Alvin B. Drye, Sr.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of over 57 years, Thurman Efird of Gold Hill; daughters, Bonnie Efird Vaughn and husband Bill of Gold Hill; and Tina Efird Jahnke and husband Greg of Salisbury; grandchildren, Deven and Skylar Jahnke; sisters, Norma Jean Goodman, Vetra Culp and husband John, Carolyn McDonald and husband Joel, Faye Safrit and husband Bob, Lois Fortune and Steve; and brother, Harold Wayne Drye. Eleanor is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 3 to 4:30 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.
There will be a service celebrating Eleanor's life on Sunday, October 11th at 4:30 pm at Bethlehem United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Beverly Maulden, Pastor. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Eleanor may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church.
Powles Staton Funeral Home is assisting the Efird family.
Eleanor Drye Efird 75, of Gold Hill passed away on Friday, October 9, 2015 at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. She was surrounded by her family as she left this earthly world for the streets of gold, after a brief but courageous battle with cancer.
Born in Cabarrus County on January 1, 1940, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Herbert Archie Drye and Eva Trexler Drye. She was educated in the Cabarrus County School System.
Being a devoted and nurturing wife, mother and homemaker was her primary calling in life. In her later years she provided loving care and assistance to elders. Eleanor was a lifelong member of Bethlehem United Methodist Church where she served in various capacities .
She was never one to complain, have self pity or question the "whys" of life, she was a shining example of strength and faith. Eleanor's quiet and unassuming nature and spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate to know and love her.
In addition to her parents, Eleanor is preceded in death by sisters, Geraldine Loretta Drye, Marjorie Drye Almond and Hilda Drye Steele; and a brother, Alvin B. Drye, Sr.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband of over 57 years, Thurman Efird of Gold Hill; daughters, Bonnie Efird Vaughn and husband Bill of Gold Hill; and Tina Efird Jahnke and husband Greg of Salisbury; grandchildren, Deven and Skylar Jahnke; sisters, Norma Jean Goodman, Vetra Culp and husband John, Carolyn McDonald and husband Joel, Faye Safrit and husband Bob, Lois Fortune and Steve; and brother, Harold Wayne Drye. Eleanor is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 11, 2015 from 3 to 4:30 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church.
There will be a service celebrating Eleanor's life on Sunday, October 11th at 4:30 pm at Bethlehem United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Beverly Maulden, Pastor. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Eleanor may be made to Bethlehem United Methodist Church.
Powles Staton Funeral Home is assisting the Efird family.