Elizabeth Dianne Frye, 65, of Andrews passed away Thursday, September 17, 2020 at an Asheville hospital. She was a native and lifetime resident of Cherokee County. She was a graduate of Andrews High School and had a bachelor’s degree in education from Mars Hill College. Dianne retired in 2005 after 28 years as an elementary school teacher at Andrews. In 1983, she received the Outstanding Educator Award. Dianne was a devoted Christian and a member of the Andrews First Baptist Church. She enjoyed swimming and socializing with her close friends. She was the daughter of the late Ray Sidney and Divola Brooks Frye. Surviving is her brother, Thomas Ray Frye and wife, Lisa, of Marble, a special nephew, Blake Ritz of Murphy, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held at 2:00 pm Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Andrews First Baptist Church with the Reverends Calvin Bobo and Blake Ritz officiating. Interment was in Valleytown Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Gray, Jerry Brooks, Ronnie Trammel, Marlin "Bud" West, Jeffery West, and Cole Postell. Honorary pallbearer was James McLean. The body lay in state at the Andrews First Baptist Church from 1:00 to 1:45 pm Sunday, September 20, 2020. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in memory of Elizabeth Dianne Frye to Truett Baptist Association Children’s Home, 2235 NC Hwy. 141, Marble, NC 28905. Ivie Funeral Home, Andrews in charge of all arrangements. An online guest register will be available at www.iviefuneralhome.com.