Alice Faye Malloy Gasaway

Alice Faye Malloy Gasaway transitioned peacefully at First Health Hospice House, West End, NC, on July 18, 2022. Born on September 17, 1945, Faye (as she was familiarly known) was the youngest of nine children. She is survived by two sisters: Verdell Morgan (John) of Freeport, NY; Betty Thompson (Henry) of North Brunswick, NJ; one brother, James Malloy (Vivian) of Waxhaw, NC, and sister-in-law Vivian Malloy of Raeford, NC. Faye also leaves behind a host of nieces, nephews and their children, to cherish her memory as an inspiring, supportive and loving aunt. Faye was preceded in death by her husband Charles Gasaway; her parents, the late William Prince Malloy Sr, and Lena McNair Malloy; sisters, Percis Goins, Mary Powell, Irene Burnett; and brothers George Malloy and Willie Prince Malloy Jr. Also preceding Faye in death was her partner of over 30 years, Eugene Williamson. Eugene’s daughter Paula Molina and her children, Aaron and Nerra Molina, are also cherished members of Faye’s extended family. Faye attended Upchurch High School in Raeford, NC, and after graduating, she began her collegiate studies at North Carolina Central University (NCCU) in Durham, NC. Faye was an active leader in many organizations and clubs and was popular amongst students and faculty. She was known on campus for being a ‘cardplaying ace’ and a simple game of cards could turn into an all-nighter. Faye wore her Maroon and Gray proudly and considered herself a ‘Soaring Eagle’ for life. Always remaining an active Eagle, Faye was sworn in as a 50-year alumni member of NCCU’s Society of Golden Eagles (SOGE) during her 50th class reunion in 2017. She was also a member of the Eagle Class of 1967’s Executive Committee and was a major alumni donor to the University. After graduating from NCCU, Faye began her teaching career in physical education at the elementary level in Washington, DC. On December 21, 1968, she married Charles Gasaway and sadly was widowed only four days later. Faye eventually migrated North and continued her pursuit of higher learning by taking graduate courses at Hofstra University. In 1970, she began teaching at Dodd Junior High School in Nassau County, NY, and was promoted to teach on the High School level in 1973. In addition to her role as an educator, Faye coached and supervised various sports including gymnastics, volleyball and twirling for most of her career. In 2001, after 34 years as an educator, Faye hung up her gym shoes and whistle and retired from Roosevelt Senior High School in Roosevelt, NY. After retiring, Faye returned to North Carolina and settled in Southern Pines. A true believer in giving back, she spent her time volunteering at First Health Moore Regional Hospital, Meals on Wheels, and with the Moore County Board of Elections. Faye attended First Baptist Church in Southern Pines, NC, and was a member of its Harvest Laborers Mission. Faye had numerous hobbies and interests. She was an AVID bridge player and was a member of several bridge social groups (national and local). She loved to travel, ski, visit casinos, read, play games, photograph and display family and friends’ pictures, visit vintage stores and estate sales, and communicate via her traveling iPad. Faye walked in love, kindness, wisdom and God’s blessings; her statement of gratitude often was: “I am blessed. I feel that. God is good to me every day.” Faye’s love could be felt as small gestures such as the touch of her hand while she talked with you; a warm, loving hug when she departed from you; and that great sense of humor and hearty laugh that were both contagious. Faye’s abiding presence among us, her deep compassion for family, friends and others and her humble elegance will be truly missed by all who knew her.

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Alice Faye Malloy Gasaway

September 17, 1945 - July 18, 2022