Louise Imogene Stafford Frye

Louise Imogene Stafford Frye, 92, of Winston-Salem, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Trinity Elms Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mrs. Frye was born April 3, 1934, in Forsyth County, to Harvey Jason Stafford and Fay Kirkman Stafford. She was a very talented seamstress, always making clothes for friends and family. Louise was also a talented pianist and phenomenal cook. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy Ray Frye; one sister, Ruth Southard; two brothers, Dewey Stafford and Dennis Stafford.

Left to cherish her memory are her son, Tony Frye and fiancée Allison Lambeth; her daughter, LuAnn Steele and husband Flake Steele; beloved granddaughter, Jennifer Sanz and husband Dr. Tristan Sanz; four great-grandchildren, Drummond Mathay, Charlotte Mathay, Emilia Sanz, and Harrison Sanz; and numerous nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her very dear friend, Maddalena Agnoli.

A funeral service will be held 2PM Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Hayworth-Miller, Silas Creek Chapel. Burial will take place at Forsyth Memorial Park at a later date.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Trellis Supportive Care.