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Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Visitation: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home
Mary Ann Frye, age 81, of Louisville, Illinois passed away at her home on Saturday, October 5, 2013.
Mary Ann was born February 22, 1932 in Charleston, IL to Maurice and Elizabeth (Myers) Bay. She married Harlen L. Frye on September 10, 1949 at St. Stephen Catholic Church in Flora. Mary Ann worked as a waitress in Louisville for many years and was a faithful lifetime member of St. Stephen Catholic Church. She was also a long time member of Clay County Genealogical Society, enjoyed volunteering her time when needed, and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan listening to them on the radio. In her younger days, Mary Ann liked to go horseback riding, bowling, roller skating, motorcycle riding, and camping and in the past few years she found enjoyment going to her favorite restaurant Red Lobster.
Mary Ann is survived by her husband: Harlen Frye of Louisville; children: Jerry Frye (wife Diane) of Louisville, Pat Barber (husband Ray) of Louisville, Dottie Nicholson (husband Jerry) of Xenia, Linda Griffy (husband Roger) of Louisville; 9 grandchildren: Melissa (Rick) Krumerich, Mike (Angie) Frye, Tracy Williams, Jeremy (Becky) Barber, Christy Fulk, Craig Lewis (Ashley Dulaney), John (Carla) Nicholson, Dale Nicholson (friend Sheri), and Jason Griffy; 21 great-grandchildren: Samantha and Paige Krumerich, Preston Greenwood, Raigan and Landon Frye, Garrett Williams, Gavin Bickley, Gracie and Wyatt Barber, Elizabeth, Seth and Jennifer Fulk, Alexis, Destiny and Corban Lewis, Kyle and Trevor Nicholson, Bradon Nicholson, and Brantly, Braxton and Bryton Griffy; brother: Jack Bay of Streator; sister-in-law: Leah Mae Douglas of Torrance, CA; along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson Bryon Williams.
The funeral service for Mary Ann Frye will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Frank & Bright Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Red Brush Cemetery, Louisville. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorial donations are suggested to Clay County Genealogical Society or Masses and will be accepted at the funeral home.
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I was blessed to have cared for Mary Ann. She was a beautiful person inside and out. She always had a contiagous smile that was filled with sunshine and love for everyone.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. I will always remember the good times that Mary Ann and I shared that was filled with laughter. In Symapthy, Gertie
From Charlotte Norman and myself, accept our deepest sympathy on your loss. Keeping all in our prayers at this difficult time.
I always enjoyed talking to Mary Ann at the Genealogical Society. She always smiled and called me by name as soon as I entered the door. She was a treasure. Her knowledge of Clay County Genealogy cannot be replaced.
Mary Ann was such a friendly and happy woman. Keeping the family in my prayers. She will be greatly missed. So sorry.
My dear Mary Ann, what will be do without you? No one can fill your shoes at the genealogy library. That we will miss you is an understatement!
Harlon and Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of Mary. I met her when I would come back to Louisville, and come into the Geneological office. She was always helpful and we would talk about interests in family history. Once again sorry for your loss.
So sorry!
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Her bright smile will be what I will always remember when I think of Mary Ann.
A tiny light across the field has gone out. My thoughts & prayers are with your families.
Harlan, Jerry, Pat, Dottie and Linda.....you have my heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Mary Ann was a very special lady who I have had the pleasure of knowing my entire life. She will be greatly missed and heaven will be welcoming her there. She was truly one-of-a-kind.
So sorry to learn of your loss. She will be missed by family and friends.
To a wonderful and kind lady, she will be missed.
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother and a truly loveable friend. There are avery lot of words to describe your mother.but we just loved her and cherished her friendship. She will be sadly missed by friends and neighbors. we will miss her at church. Our prayers go out to the family. GOD BLESS and we will pray for her soul.
Mary Ann will be missed in so many ways. She was a Beautiful Lady of the community. Prayers to her family in this time.
Praying for your family during your loss. May God give you strength and comfort. Brad, Mandy, Brady and Lucy Clark
Our sympathy goes to all the family. We will all miss her smiling face, but she is in abetter place.
Harland and Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Mary Ann was a wonderful lady. She will be missed by all that knew her. She always had a smile and friendly greeting. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
I so remember your family and Mrs. Bay who lived near us when I was growing up in Flora near St. Stephen's and am sorry for the lose of your precious mother and grandmother. May you be comforted by many beautiful family memories and take comfort in the joy that your mother is in the heavenly embrace of our Father in Heaven.
Our deepest sympathy.
I knew Mary Ann from the Clay County Genealogical Society. Every time I made a trip over to the Society she would be there to help me out. Always a happy fun person. I also loved to go there for I knew she would be there to help me, and make me comfortable around others. I learned so much from her and my family through her unselfish time she donated to my research and others. She will be missed greatly.
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