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Kathy Frye Obituary

Kathy Frye, 45, of Overbrook, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at her home. She was born on November 18, 1962 in Topeka, the daughter of Clyde and Barbara Hansford Randol. She attended Holliday Junior High School. She resided in the Oakland community before moving to Overbrook in 1990. She was a car enthusiast and was a member of HPAC with her 1968 Charger. She was employed by Southwest Caging for 11 years. Kathy married Jim Frye on March 29, 1980 in Topeka. He survives. Other survivors include one son, Joe Frye of Topeka, one daughter, Jamie Frye of Topeka, two step-sons, Jimmy Frye of Osage City, R.J. Frye of Topeka, 11 grandchildren, her mother, Barbara Randol of Topeka, one brother, Bill Randol of Topeka and one sister, Kelly Bowers of Topeka. She was preceded in death by her father, Clyde Randol in 2004. Services will take place at Noon Saturday at Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel. Burial will follow in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery. Kathy will lie in state 2:00 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be given to the Kathy Frye Memorial Fund c/o Penwell-Gabel Southeast Chapel, 2843 S.E. Minnesota Ave., Topeka, KS 66605. To leave a special message for the family online, visit www.PenwellGabel.com. Kathy Frye

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Published by Topeka Capital-Journal on Jun. 26, 2008.

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joe viicky rivas

July 1, 2008

joe jamie we are so sorry for your dear loss if you ever need anything we will be here for you anytime

Joe, Nichole, Tristen, & Cameron Duncan

July 1, 2008

Sorry to hear about your loss. She will be missed by a lot of people. You will always have wonderful memories about her.

Kathy Sleep

June 30, 2008

I am so very sad to hear the loss of this fine woman, she was a friend to everyone she knew. she will be sorely miss. May God be with you all.

Jesse Mac

June 27, 2008

Jamie, I just heard from Wendy what happened and I am soooooo very sorry to hear the awful news. Your mom was the nicest, kindest, most caring woman I ever knew and she would do anything to help anyone. I have never seen a couple who loved each other so much like your parents did. She was a strong woman and was an incredible mother and your best friend. You are in my prayers. Please call me if you can I would like to come see you. I am so sorry for you and your family. 913.424.8933 is my #. Please call me. Love you guys so much!!! Sorry I was unable to make it I just found out today and it is too late for me to come. I hope to hear from you when you can.

Kristi Price

June 27, 2008

Always a smiling, kind and pretty woman. My friend, i'll miss you and to the family(Jamie)my sympathies...

Sharon Waller

June 27, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

EDNA ROBERTSON<Price>

June 27, 2008

My heart goes out to the family.Kathy was a very nice and friendly person.I work with her a short time at Southwest Caging.
My prayers are with all the family.

Kathi Killman

June 26, 2008

Kay, I'm so sorry to hear about Kathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

mandy higbee

June 26, 2008

jim jamie joe. I am so sorry for your lose. Kathy will be very much missed. and i loved her very much as well as you guys. may god be with you guys. love mandy and calvin

mandy higbee

June 26, 2008

jim joe jamie
i am so sorry about your lose. she will be very much missed. may god be with you guys.
love you guys
mandy and calvin

Spicey (Thornton) Henning

June 26, 2008

Jim, Sorry to hear about Kathy. Sure will miss seeing her chipper self. Everytime I seen you two together, she was always smiling. Now she is smiling down on all of us. My prayers are with you and your family.

Cheryl Kirk (Casey)

June 26, 2008

I will miss her very much. I understand the feelings you are haveing, Because I just lost mom in May. Jim if you need to talk come by Winfield. I am really sorry for your lost!

Misty (Thorp), Cox

June 26, 2008

I will miss my Cousin Kathy very very much. I love you all, Jim, Joe, and Jamie, Please call for anything.
My aunt Kay, I am very sorry for your loss, Know that peace and prayer are with you in this difficult time, I love you, please call for anything. Bill my heart and prayers are with you.

marcia collins

June 26, 2008

You have our heartfelt condolances.
Let the love of your family and friends help you in this time of grief.
In time your happy memories will overcome the saddness you feel now.

Maria (Vicky) Burns

June 26, 2008

Kathy was a wonderful person. she will be missed, Jim,Jamie and Joe know that she is in a better place and can be watching all of you at the same time. If you need anything we are only a call away.

Bill Randol

June 25, 2008

I will miss Kathy's Smile but I will never forget her and know that she will be watching over us all. She was a Great Friend and Sister.

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