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Deborah Frye Obituary

FRYE Deborah Ann Frye, age 57, of Columbus, formally of Coshocton, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Grant Medical Center. She was born on September 23, 1955, to the late William and Rose (Rodgers) Walker. Deborah graduated from Claymont High School in 1974. She was a home health aide at RHDD until early 2012, and was passionate about making a difference in the lives of her residents and others in the community through her volunteer work at Women of Witness and Care Teams. Deborah was an active member of Word Worship Center; she loved baking, various crafts, art projects, and most of all, spending time with her family and friends. Deborah is survived by her three sons, Travis Frye and Jordan Frye, both of Columbus, and Anthony Frye of New Concord; three grandchildren, Monet Frye, Jordynn Frye, and Omar Frye; four sisters; and five brothers. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Word of Worship Center, 802 Walnut Street, Coshocton, Ohio 43812 at 1 p.m. with Reverend Jim Gross officiating. Calling hours will be held one hour prior to the memorial service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Deborah's name to the family. Envelopes are available at GIVEN-DAWSON FUNERAL HOME and at Word of Worship Center. An online memorial can be viewed at www.given-dawsonfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 23 to Jan. 24, 2013.

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Treva Thompson

January 30, 2013

Debbie will be sadly missed she was a great friend, always had a smile and hug for you. Prayers to her sons who she was so proud of, and to her family.

Bob Nicholson

January 29, 2013

Deb was hugely encouraging to me and a good friend. She always sought me out to give a hug and words of encouragement. I'm fortunate to have known her and was blessed by her friendship. She was a true champion of individuals with disabilities and genuinely wanted a better life and future for them. She will be deeply missed by many, including me. Enjoy heaven, Deb. You have certainly earned your crown!!

Chris Lowery

January 28, 2013

So sorry to hear about Debbie. I have known her all of my life. May God bless the Walker-Frye families. She was always so happy and so much fun!!! RIP Debbie from The Lowery's Bruce Frank Chris Natalie & Jeff

Beth Fleegle

January 27, 2013

Debbie was one of my best friends, she always had a hug and smile ready, I was so saddened when I heard of her death...she was truly a great friend and a great person. She will be forever missed.

Elaine Lipps

January 27, 2013

Deborah let her light shine. She always had a hug for me and I am glad I could enjoy her spirit. She was special as you know and she will always be in your hearts.
Elaine Lipps

Eddie & Amy Toney

January 27, 2013

Debbie was a wonderful woman of God. She was a light to all who knew her. She will be missed deeply, but we know she is in a better place.

The Tuppers

January 26, 2013

Travis, Jordan, and Anthony,
Our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We first met Debbie at Christ Covenant, a couple years later she tutored our son Derek, and most recently she and I both volunteered at Central Elementary Care Teams together. It has already been said many times many ways, but your mama was a precious woman- devoted to Jesus and you boys. She was so warm and giving. So sorry we could not attend the memorial today. Our prayers are with you. Love, Don, Suzie, Derek, and Katie Tupper

Ethel Murray-Barlow

January 26, 2013

My deepest sympathy to all the Walker family

April Phillips

January 26, 2013

Debbie was like a mom to me ever since I was little. We've known her since I was 4 years old (25 years) Me and her kids grew up together, and she was so full of life and always smiling. She was always there to tell ya just how she felt about anything and everything and always there to listen as well.
Great mother, and great friend. You will be missed. I love you Deb.

Gloria Howell

January 26, 2013

I was so saddened to hear of this. Debbie was such a kind, loving person. The world is truly a better place because she was in it.

Betty and Dick Baumgardner

January 26, 2013

Debbie was a fun loving and caring person, we met when her son layed football and baseball and was a lot of fun to be around, she will be missed, Devan's grandparents Betty and Dick Baumgardner.

Vicki Parks

January 26, 2013

Travis, Jordan,& Anthony... Your Mom was a very warm and caring person.. She always had a smile and a hug for all.. My prayers go out to u 3 boys.. She loved u all to pieces..

Owen and Louella Troyer

January 25, 2013

So sorry to hear of your loss. May God Bless you and your Family in this difficult time of sorrow. Prayers are sent your way. Owen & Louella

Sarah GREZLIK

January 25, 2013

To the whole Walker Family ... you are all in my prayers and much love is sent your way as you mourn the loss of your beautiful sister and aunt. Love and hugs to everyone,
Sarah J. Grezlik

January 25, 2013

Sorry for the loss of your Mother, grandmother,sister and friend. She was a sweet person always greeting you with a smile. She will be missed but never forgotten. Praying for you all with Much Love Grover and Susi Avery

sabrina wilson

January 25, 2013

debbie was agreat lady funny and friendjy may god heal your heart

Cheryl Maple

January 25, 2013

I worked with Debbie many years ago,she was a very caring person and will be missed

January 25, 2013

Travis, Jordan, and Anthony. your mamma was the sweetest lady I have ever met. I met her in 1988 and we were friends immediately. from that moment you were all family to me. so sad for your loss, but i know she is with Jesus now and she is your angel on your shoulder, lol telling you everytime you are about to make a mistake. I love you boys you will always be family to me.

Miss Patty Johnson

January 25, 2013

I didn't know your beloved, Debbie. but .. from the absolutely beautiful and ever present "Walker" smile ... I know that if I had been presented the opportunity to have hugged her in person .... I would have kept her close to my heart ... where all of my dear Walker Friends are kept. !!!
I send my love and prayers to you all. Miss Patty xo's

Bess VanAtta

January 25, 2013

My deepest Sympathy to Debs family . Your mother was a dear sweet lady full of GODs Love & shared her love of God in all she did . I have missed our hugs . May all your memories give you comfort at this difficult time.

Lisa Koch-Mowery

January 25, 2013

Remembering our times at Christ Covenant! What an amazing lady! Always smiling and loved like Jesus! I always knew if you messed up Anthony, I'd just have to have your mom give you a look and you'd straighten right up! I'll be praying for you and your brothers.
My deepest sympathy.

Abby Sheard

January 25, 2013

In wonderful memory of your mom Travis.

Abby Sheard

January 25, 2013

We are thinking of you and praying for you Travis. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Marvin Harris

January 25, 2013

You are in my prayers..

Robin Gross

January 24, 2013

The congregation of Word Worship Center grieve the loss of our dear sister but rejoice in knowing that her pain has now turned to gladness and joy as she sits at the feet of her "Jesus". Travis, Jordan and Anthony, there is no question that you were the joy of her life on this earth. Her heart's desire was to see you loving Jesus as much as she did. I'll never forget her "BF time" when she would arrive a tad late to an event (that's Black Folk time if you didn't already know) and I can hear her whisper to me during Bible Study, asking if she had a sunburn. She brought joy and laughter to my life. I'll miss that. And you three sons of my friend will forever remain in my heart and prayers because of her love for you. May you find some comfort written within the faith that her friends speak of here within these pages. God bless!

Charlene Bussey

January 24, 2013

Travis,Jordan and Anthony May the Good Lord comfort you at this difficult time. Her bright smile and great sense of humor won't be forgotten. She was loved by many.

January 24, 2013

Debbie Frye was one of the most pleasant, always smiling ladies I have ever met. She will be dearly missed by all who came in contact with her I am sure. May God grant all of you His comfort during this time of loss. David Nally

Lonnie Hosfelt

January 24, 2013

The family is in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie and I always said we was switched at birth. A private joke we used to have. Danny and Lonnie Hosfelt

Flo Drushal

January 24, 2013

So sorry that we all here on Earth have lost a Beautiful woman, However Heaven has gained an ANGEL .... she will be sadly missed by all who knew n loved her:( but mostly by her Sons who she lived her life for:) Remember Boys she is still with u in ur hearts in all ur memories u shared:) Prayers sent to you all from us .. who had the pleasure of getting to know her through the Christ Covenant Ministries where our Children went to school together. God Bless You All !

Kara Day

January 24, 2013

Prayers are being said for you all in this difficult time.

Taryn Heath

January 24, 2013

Anthony
Keeping you and your family close in thought and prayer. My deepest sympathy-
Taryn Heath

January 24, 2013

So sorry for your loss. May God's love and her memories help to ease your pain.
Sandy, Mike and Tommy Patterson

Karen Kenney-Mahon

January 24, 2013

Debbie...I met you at 7th street market so many years ago....You were truly an amazing lady. RIP friend....

kristi kempf

January 24, 2013

i am so sorry to hear of the loss of Debbie... she was "one in a million" and will be dearly missed!!! may she now find peace!! God Bless!!

Todd Rini

January 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 24, 2013

To the young men that Debbie was proud to call her sons: This world has lost a beautiful person. Your mama was such a sweet, kind person and you know she loved you to pieces. My heart hurts for your loss but I know she is in heaven just smiling away because she is with Jesus! I pray for your peace and comfort during this time. Much love...

Chris (anderson) Campbell

Becky & Bill Newell

January 24, 2013

Your family is in our prayers. Debbie was a beautiful person & friend. Always laughing. She will be missed. I am sure she is joking around with the Lord right now.

Ella{Williamson) DeVore

January 24, 2013

Rest in pease Debbie. Lost another member of Claymont Class of 1974. May your sons find comfort through the hopes and prayers sent their way. South side rules forever.

January 24, 2013

To the family of Ms Frye. I would like to send my condolences to you. May God bring you comfort during this diffcult time. (Joh.5:28,29)

Betsy Mercer

January 24, 2013

All our Love and Prayer's

Jim & Betsy Fortney Mercer

Kim & Mary Tolle & Graves

January 24, 2013

Sorry for your loss. Travis we love you and are thinking of you, we only got to meet "Mommy" a few times but she was kind and sweet!!

Naomi Langdon

January 24, 2013

Always had a smile! Thoughts&Prayers for her family

January 24, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this difficult time Mike, Susan and Don Rohrig

Mandy Krebs

January 24, 2013

what a wonderful lady..u will be missed by so many rip angel..

Mary Hahn

January 24, 2013

Sincere sympathy to Debbie's family.. she was a wonderful person and will be missed by so many.

Rae Anderson

January 24, 2013

We are so sorry! We send you our love, prayers and blessings... I loved Debbie when I was with her at Christ Covenant. She was so very special...and she loved her boys so much. We will be praying for all of you. Mrs. Rae Anderson

Amber Hughes

January 24, 2013

Rest in peace, so sorry to hear this, such a beautiful person, you will be missed.

She made this with love

RHDD OFFICE

January 24, 2013

You will be missed by everyone, You were loved by many. We know how much you loved your boys!!! Praying for loving comfort to your 3 sons.

Deborah will be missed!! She loved her BOYS!!! She loved making others Happy! She made this for us, We loved it!! She was a very loving lady!

RHDD OFFICE

January 24, 2013

Jackie Cichon

January 24, 2013

Very sorry for your loss Travis, Jordan, and Anthony. I loved living next to her on Hamitlon! She always was smiling and so happy to see you when you would run into her.
God Bless

Marianne Austin

January 24, 2013

Debbie was such a kind, loving friend.She was the kind of person who would always be your friend no matter how much time had passed.I know that we will all be together again someday but she will be missed.

Pat & Kenny Grier

January 24, 2013

It's been so many years since we were in touch with the Frye Family. Remember well the boys when they were so little, now grown men with families of their own. Debbie will always be remembered for her loving kind ways. God Bless and confort you at this time of your great loss.

Kathy Underwood-Kohler

January 24, 2013

Dear Travis,Jordan , Anthony and family, I was so saddened at the news of Debbie's passing. she was a wonderful neighbor all those years and I enjoyed talking to her when I'd see her out and about. my prayers are with you.

January 24, 2013

may god help you with your loss . debbie and i worked together for years, was a good person. bye debbie jennifer andrews cosocton

Debbie Lee

January 24, 2013

I will miss you Debbie... Please catch up Grandma Lu and keep her company . keep smiling that beautiful smile ...

Danielle & Cona Brown (Thorpe)

January 24, 2013

Travis, Jordan and Anthony...We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. She was an amazing lady that always had a smile and hug :) She was so very proud of you boys and bragged about you all frequently, as any good mother would do. Take comfort in knowing that she is in heaven with Jesus where there is no more pain, tears or suffering. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Judy Fowls

January 24, 2013

Travis, Jordan, and Anthony,
I am so sorry for your loss. Your mother was one of the most loving people I have ever met. She and my daughter Jenna had a special bond. May you feel God's loving arms around you during this sad time. With love and sympathy, Judy Fowls

Jill & Bob Wright

January 24, 2013

Our tremendous loss is Heaven's gain. Debbie will be greatly missed - her sense of humor, her huge heart and her love of Christ.

Heather Underwood

January 24, 2013

I'm so sorry to hear about Debbie. She was a wonderful, blessed neighbor to me growing up. My heart goes out to her children Travis, Jordan, and Anthony. My deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved her.

Martha Richardson

January 24, 2013

I met Deb when we were both in our twenties and from the very beginning I knew what a special person she was. Smart, funny, and always ready to help anyone who needed her. She truly lived her faith. In more recent years, I never had a conversation with her that she didn't brag about "her boys". I feel very lucky to have known her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Roger & Sue Thomas

January 24, 2013

Sorry for the loss of Debbie,,she was a great person and will be missed dearly.Thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.

Dee Dee Anderson

January 24, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

January 24, 2013

So sad to hear about Debbie. She loved Melanie like her own and we loved her! Our prayers and thoughts are with all of you during this difficult time.

January 24, 2013

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

January 24, 2013

Praying for you boys!! We loved your MOM she was a loving person. Glad we knew her!! LEORA ,JEREMY

Dana Newhouse (Krebs)

January 24, 2013

May God bless you at this time of need I'm sending lots of prayers Debbie was a wonderful person and will be so deeply missed!!!!

January 24, 2013

Georgina A McAuley

Sue Kern

January 23, 2013

God got him another angel. You will always be remembered and missed by so many.May you rest in peace.

Margaret & Shada family Stochay & Shada

January 23, 2013

Travis,Jordan& Anthony your loss is heavens gain.We all met in Jan '87 when we moved to Coshocton & became family.Our hearts are sad for you.Know that you young men have a wonderful legacy.Love from your Nebraska family.

January 23, 2013

Anthony and family,
Our hearts and prayers go out to you in your time of grief.

Love,
Makylia, Derek, Missy and Zack Grimmett

robert chaney

January 23, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tonya Franks

January 23, 2013

Debbie you were one of the sweetest women I ever met. It was a privilege to have known you. You always made me laugh. You were so hard working and always so proud talking about your boys. Rest in peace my friend.

Connie Harvey

January 23, 2013

My heart goes out to the family what a great lady she was i use to work with her and she was so full of of laughter and life i can still hear hear laughing she said so much about her kids and grandbabies you have my deepest sympathy all of the family she will be missed by many God has another beautiful Angel Rip Debbie we will miss you

Marian Stephen

January 23, 2013

Dear Debbie, Now you live in eternity with the love of your life, Jesus. I miss you, but not for long for I will see you again. Until we meet again, my prayers are with your sons. From one mothers heart to another, I will pray for them daily. Love Always..

Bill and Becky Treat

January 23, 2013

Debbie left a legacy of a Godly woman and was a good friend to many. We will surely miss her, and our hearts and prayers go out to her family. Travis,
Anthony, and Jordon - you were truly blessed with a mother who prayed much, served others more than herself, and loved her family and friends unconditionally. Her memory will live on even as she is with Jesus. Bill and I are in Fl and won't be able to attend the memorial service, but our hearts are there with you. Bill and Becky Treat

Connie Harvey

January 23, 2013

My Heart goes out to each and everyone of the family of Debbie i worked with her and she was so full of of life and Happiness what a great lady she was can still her her laughter she always spoke of her kids and grandchildren she will be missed by many you have my deepest sypathy God has truly a wonderful Angel RIP Debbie

Jeanine Harris

January 23, 2013

Life will never be the same Aunt Debbie....I love you.

Cathy Hawk

January 23, 2013

To the family of Debbie she was a very wonderful person. Debbie & my mom Ruth Hawk worked together at RHDD in Coshocton. My mom passed away May 9, 2003... Prayers are sent your way for comfort & peace. Heaven received another wonderful angel.

Michael Hunt

January 23, 2013

Debbie will be so greatly missed!!!! You will forever be in our hearts!!!

Michael Hunt

January 23, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Debbie was a wonderful lady that I considered my second mom. I have a lot of good memories of her and she will be greatly missed.

Tracy Parks (Hunt)

January 23, 2013

Wow Deb, God got another angel, u had a heart of gold. I so remember u as our neighbor for years and always walking, u were a good friend, just lost touch with u over the last couple yrs,i still have the throw u made me and u gave the best shoulder massage and how u luved my Macy girl, always had something beautiful to say, and always called us your girls and blew us kisses. U will be missed! My deepest sympathy to Travis, Jordan and Anthony, she luved u boys so much. Keep all your wonderful memories in your heart to help ease your pain.

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