On December 30, 2022, Anna Carolyn Taylor Fries passed away peacefully
with family by her side. She was 98 years old. Anna Carolyn was
preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years John T. Fries, her
daughter Carolyn Fries Torgesen, her parents Everett R. Taylor and Eloise
Rector Taylor, and brothers Everett, Charles, Ronald, and Teddy. She is
survived by her 4 children: Ted Fries (Jane), Courtland, VA; Hal Torgesen
(Carolyn deceased), N. Augusta, SC; Chris Fries (Roseann), Harrisburg, PA;
Jane Pitts (Alex deceased), Las Vegas, NV; and Virginia Pitts (Donald), Mt.
Pleasant, SC; and brother Ben Taylor (Ann deceased), Hurst, TX. Anna
Carolyn (Nana), is survived by 12 cherished grandchildren; Jay (Jennifer),
Mike (Karen), Ben (Amanda), Tedd (Johanna), Tangie (Travers), Brian
(Danielle), Jen, Stephen, Alex, Jared, Cara (Dave), and Dustin (Taylor); as
well as many treasured great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and
cousins.

Anna Carolyn was born on August 13, 1924 in Parkersburg, WV. She was
a devoted daughter and sister, and shared a lifelong special bond and
closeness to her mother. Anna Carolyn graduated from Parkersburg High
School in 1942. She attended Mountain State College, and was a member
of Alpha Iota Sorority. She and her husband John were married in
Parkersburg on April 17, 1948. Anna Carolyn was a caring and faithful
mother who provided constant love and support to her 5 children. She
was a very giving and dedicated friend and neighbor. She was always the
first to offer help whether it be providing a meal to a sick neighbor or a
dessert to celebrate a special occasion. Anna Carolyn was unwavering in
her thoughtfulness and generosity toward family and friends.

Anna Carolyn's work and activities outside the home included American
Cyanamid (where she met her husband), Commercial Bank, and Wood
County Health Department. Anna Carolyn volunteered in numerous
capacities with the YWCA, Girl Scouts of America, Parkersburg Catholic
schools, American Red Cross, and the Junior League. She enjoyed being
part of local Garden Clubs, and the Golden Thimble Sewing Circle. She
was an active member and volunteer of the First Baptist Church
throughout her childhood, and later St. Francis Xavier and St. Margaret
Mary Catholic churches.

Anna Carolyn and John moved to South Carolina in 2000 to be near family
and to begin another exciting chapter in their lives. Anna Carolyn enjoyed
her new home, making new friends, attending social events, and the many
visits by family, extended family, and longtime friends. While living in Mt.
Pleasant she was an active member of Christ Our King Catholic Church,
and later, while living in North Augusta, St. Mary of the Immaculate
Conception Church. Anna Carolyn was a true West Virginian at heart, and
her home state remained near and dear to her always.

The family extends gratitude and a warm thank you to The Oaks at Mt.
Pleasant, EmpowerMe Wellness, Amedisys Home Health, and Crescent
Hospice for the excellent care, love, and kindness extended to Anna
Carolyn. Thank you also to Charleston Cremation Center and Edgefield
Mercantile Funeral Home for their coordination and services.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Christ Our King Catholic Church, Mt.
Pleasant, SC on Friday, January 27, 2023 at 10:30am. A reception will
follow at the church (Grace Hall). Anna Carolyn will be interred at St. Mary
of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in Edgefield, SC on
Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 12:00pm.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be given to Catholic
Charities of West Virginia or South Carolina.

Catholic Charities of SC, Catholic Charities of South Carolina - Charleston, SC (charitiessc.org)

Catholic Charities of WV, Catholic Charities WV Catholic Charities West Virginia - Working to Reduce Poverty