Margaret Fry Foy

FOY, Margaret Fry, widow of Robert Franklin Foy, left earth for glory August 26, 2009. Born January 15, 1911 to John G. Fry and Carrie Darst Fry, she was a member of Boulevard United Methodist Church since its founding in 1919. There she taught the ladies Fidelity Class for more than half her life, beginning even before her marriage to Robert Franklin Foy on October 8, 1932. An active member of the United Methodist Women, she served church and conference in stimulating spiritual life and growth, primarily through her Bible studies. She is survived by her daughter, Dr. Grayson Foy, retired teacher from J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, and many spiritual daughters and sons. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Avenue. No formal visiting hours are planned for that site. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, August 31, in Forest Lawn Cemetery. A memorial celebration of her life will be held in the Westminster Canterbury Chapel at 1 p.m. on Monday, August 31. Family and friends will gather afterwards for a sharing of love and memories. Parking directions will be given at the WCR entrance gate; then use the Tower entrance. In place of flowers, donations may go to Boulevard United Methodist Church, 321 N. Boulevard, Richmond, Va. 23220, or to the Westminster Canterbury Fellowship Fund, 1600 Westbrook Ave., Richmond, Va. 23227.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.