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Mary Fry Obituary
Mary Jan Stevens Fry (Jan) died on Friday, January 16, 2011, after a brave battle with lung cancer. A native Houstonian, Jan was born July 9, 1942, the fourth child of Mary and Joseph Stevens. Friends will mourn her passing and remember her with love. She was one of a kind. Preceded in death by her parents, Jan is survived by her son, Kirby Shannon Fry of Austin, sister Ann Sparks and husband George of Georgetown, brother Joe Stevens and wife Divina of Los Angeles, CA, brother Bill Stevens and wife Annette of Houston, granddaughters Celeste and Ananda Fry-Myhre of Austin, uncle Joel McLendon of Dallas, Mother-in-Law Maxine Fry of Houston, and many beloved nieces and nephews. Special thanks go to Cynthia Clements for the loving care she provided to Jan during her final months. The family will receive friends Friday evening, January 21, from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Forest Park Lawndale, 6900 Lawndale, Houston, Texas 77023. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 22, at West University Church of Christ, 3407 Bissonnet, Houston, Texas 77005, followed at 1:30 p.m. by interment at Forest Park Lawndale. Prior to interment, friends are invited to join Jan's family for lunch at the West University Church of Christ fellowship hall. Donations in Jan's memory may be made to West University Church of Christ, Kelsey- Seybold Clinic, Houston SPCA, or a worthwhile cancer charity of your choice.
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Carly Davis-Thibodeaux
January 22, 2011
I love you my Jan I have some many great memories of you I do not know where to start. I have known you my whole life and have been blessed to know you and your wonderful family. I know you are now an angel to watch over your loved ones. May God Bless your family as they gather strength in your absence.
Robin Barr Sussman
January 22, 2011
To the family of Jan Stevens Fry:
Take comfort in knowing that you have a special guardian angel watching over you--an angel with a beautiful smile and wonderful sense of humor. Love,
Frank Meyer
January 22, 2011
Our sincere condolences to the Stevens family. Jan and I were neighbors during early childhood on Belmont. Special memories. Bill, please contact me.
Appeal Isimire
January 21, 2011
Jan, my Sister, my Friend and my Mother, i remember the first time i came to West U Church of Christ, you were the first person i had contact with. You made me feel at home and introduced me.
You showed me so much love, even when i got myself into trouble, u showed so much understanding and never judged me, Thanks for coming to the Hospital to meet my Son, I'm glad you were able to see and hold him, i will tell him how much you love and care for him when he comes of age.how can i describe how Awesome you are.
I wonder why you have to go so soon, i guess Heaven was in need of a KIND HEARTHED, LOVINGLY person, that's why you were called Home.
I will never forget You because you have done so much for me, i'm glad you are home now, pain free, REST ON DEAREST TILL WE MEET TO PART NO MORE. WE LOVE YOU.
Maxine Fry
January 21, 2011
I'll always remember you Cadet Fry. You will be missed. You were both a daughter and a best friend to me. Whenever I needed you, you were there. Mee Mee
January 21, 2011
Condolences to the family and friends of Jan.
The W. F. POHLS
January 21, 2011
Jan was very protective of her neighborhood.thats where we,officers of the Houston Police Gulfton Storefront ,got to know her.Not only will they miss her but we will as well.God bless the family. Randy Bond HPD Gulfton
Julie Edmonds-Sperk
January 20, 2011
Jan, they'll never be another one like you. I'll always remember our trip to Cancun and how you always made me laugh. I wish we had more time together. I will see you again and we'll laugh about old times. Love you, girl
Karen Breneman
January 20, 2011
My dear friend Jan - we worked together for many years and then lost touch only to reconnect just a few months ago - I am so glad we did. I will always remember your strength and faith as you prepared for your final journey. I pray that your family finds comfort with loving memories during this difficult time.
Kelly Mercer
January 19, 2011
I met Miss Jan about 5 years back. I moved in the nieghborhood (actualy about 5 houses down from hers) She has always had a great smile and always wanted to help anyone that she could. My Mom had past away 2 years ago. Jan was there to give me a card and also prayed for me and my family. She reminded me of my mom. I looked at Jan as a second mom. I told her soo and she loved that I said that all the time. Jan we will miss you alot and hope that you will always be looking out for us as we go on with our lives. I pray for the family and the friends.
January 19, 2011
God bless your loved ones. We were best friends in Pershing Jr. High and I will always remember your zest for life and how much fun you were to be with. Til we meet again. Carole Minchen Shine Jones ( McKinney Texas)
January 19, 2011
God's grace to all of Jan's family. I've only known Jan a few years, what an awesome and beautiful lady! She was so proud of her granddaughters and her son!
Kathy Mangum, Sugar Land
Nancy Montgomery Ford
January 19, 2011
Old Classmates from BHS remember you well pretty blonde girl and big laugh and big smile.
January 19, 2011
Heartfelt condolences to the families of Mary Fry during this time of deep and personal sorrow. May "God Almighty " extend his "right hand of righteousness" to each of you as you cope with the loss of your dear loved one.(Exodus 6:3) M.S. Houston,Texas.
Elizabeth Ventura
January 19, 2011
Jan my friend, you will always be remembered as the life of the party, a beautiful woman inside and out and as generous as the day is long. Your love of life and family was contagious, your wonderful stories of travel and experiences will be with me forever. I'm so glad we had this time together, rest comfortably and I'll see you on the other side....Until then...miss you. Love you xoxo
Rita Sullivan
January 19, 2011
God Bless your family during this difficult time. Jan I love you and hope we will meet again some day.
Circle of Friends
Jan Van Oonk
January 19, 2011
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jan van oonk
January 19, 2011
Jan, You blazed a path and set the example for all of us. Strength,poise and grace to name a few. You will have new paths to travel now, and I look forward to meeting you again one day.
Sherry Stevens
January 19, 2011
With lifelong memories
Jan Van Oonk
January 19, 2011
Life! We,ve been long together
Through pleasant and through cloudy weather;
Tis hard to part when friends are dear,-
Persaps,t will cost a sigh, a tear;
Then steal away, give little warning,
Choose thine own time;
Say not "Good Night" but in some brighter clime
Bid me "Good Morning."
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