She is survived by her cousins, Tommy Rosen and his wife, Peggy, of Staunton; Jerry Rosen and his wife, Joyce, of Stuarts Draft; and Dollie Johnson of Staunton. She has been a resident of Charlottesville since 1954 when she relocated from Staunton to pursue a career as a hairdresser. She was predeceased by a sister, Joyce Bilek, who resided in Sarasota, FL; and longtime companion Bill Showker.
Faye was born in Advance, Indiana. She was the daughter of F. Bryan and Ethel (Rosen) Reed. In 1947, her parents moved to Staunton, VA where she lived until she moved to Charlottesville. Faye became an accomplished hairdresser and eventually opened her own beauty shop, the Crowning Touch, also located in Charlottesville. The Crowning Touch became her passion and she was still operating it at the time of her death.
Faye was an active member of McKinley United Methodist Church while she lived in Staunton and later attended the First Baptist Church of Charlottesville, VA during her residency there.
The family would like to express their deep gratitude for all of Faye's dear friends and clients; their love and companionship over the years is greatly appreciated, and know that Faye loved you all in return.
Due to COVID-19, no service is planned at this time. However, a gathering to commemorate Faye's life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to McKinley United Methodist Church, c/o Shirley Hilty, 1009 McKinley Road, Middlebrook, VA 24459; or to the Augusta Regional SPCA, PO Box 2014, Staunton, VA 24401.
