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Mary Frye Obituary
Mary Lee Frye, 72, of Huntly, Virginia, was granted her angel wings on Monday, February 13, 2012. She was born on July 5, 1939, in Rappahannock County, Virginia, to the late Abner and Lelia Ann Russell.
She is survived by her husband, the Reverend Howard Frye. Survivors include her two sons, Dale Frye of Winchester, Virginia, and Aubrey Frye and wife, Nancy, of Boston, Virginia. Her grandchildren include Jamell Frye, Jasmine Frye, Jocelyn Frye, Gabe Frye, Luke Frye; and a great-grandson, Julian Frye. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Friday, February 17, 2012, at Wayland Blue Ridge Baptist Center, 15044 Ryland Chapel Road, Rixeyville, VA 22737. The funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. with the Reverend Dr. Donald Simpkins of Macedonia Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Russell family cemetery in Huntly, Virginia.
This obituary was originally published in the Culpeper StarExponent.
Memories and Condolences
for Mary Frye
Peggy Wimer
February 9, 2025
We still miss you my dear friend and you will never be forgotten
Howard and Peggy Wimer
February 9, 2023
Mary is a very special lady, having being friends for 30 plus years she´ll never be forgotten. God has her by the hand and I´m sure she knows that she´s still loved and missed so very much !!
Peggy Wimer
February 9, 2021
Mary will always be in my heart, her kindness never forgotten, just the thought of her warms my heart. I know God has her and I can just see that big smile. She is truly a special friend and is missed so very much. One of these days hopefully I will see you again.
March 15, 2012
Mary,you were a wonderful person and friend. we miss you so much. Fay and Ernie Watson
Sheila Haun
February 22, 2012
Dale and Aubrey so sorry to hear about your loss. Her memories will always be with you. Take care and God Bless. Sheila(Estes)Haun
Jackie Robinson
February 21, 2012
My deepest condolence goes out to the Family,may you all be comforted at this time,knowing that your loved one is in the arms of Jesus!
Tancy & Gary Seal
February 21, 2012
our thoughts and prayers to all of Marys family. She was truly an angel.
Phyllis Ball
February 20, 2012
Mary was so special to me, we shared alot of good times on our commute to work together,seat partners for many years.She tried her best to keep me out of trouble, but then again sometimes she would say "GO AHEAD". All she had to do was look at me and she would burst out laughing,she would say, "You up to no good with those big eyes" she knew me VERY WELL...Love and Miss you.
vickie jenkins-miller
February 20, 2012
Aubrey and Dale,
I was so sorry to hear about your mother, she was such an inspiring woman.
Take strength in knowing how much she loved you boys, you were here greatest joys in this life!
Paula Drake
February 19, 2012
Mary was a very special lady and a beautiful example of what a Christian woman is. She went out of her way to make people feel comfortable, never put on airs, was kind and genuinely caring, and made time to listen to others. I know she will be greatly missed by many. My prayers are with you Rev. Frye.
Paula
Larry&Sharon Kirby
February 19, 2012
Sorry to hear of Mary's passing but I know she was ready to se her savior. No more suffering and we will all be united one day. She has a wonderful family. I know Helena, Kess and Gert will miss her but God will take care of her. God bless the whole family.
Virginia
February 17, 2012
To the family. Losing someone who has being a part of your life for so many years must be very difficult. May it help to ease the hurt you feel now to know that others care and are thinking of you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy. (Psalms 61:3)
Corina Fountain
February 17, 2012
My condolences to the family. My prayers are with you
February 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family,my very dear friend, you will always be in our heart. We will always love you. Peggy & Howard Wimer
Patricia Robinson & Family
February 17, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
February 17, 2012
May the love of the Lord and those around you help you through the days ahead. God Bless, Shirley Woolsey, friend of Barbara Pendleton
February 17, 2012
My condolences to the family. Our prayers are with you. CathyTaylor friend of Barbara Pendleton.
John Kilby
February 17, 2012
Memories are like leaves of gold
They never tarnish or grow old
Locked in our hearts
You will always be
Loved and remembered
For all eternity
johnfkilby sent you a video: "Memories (When Will I See You Again) - The Canton Spirituals"
yvonne lewis
February 17, 2012
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
February 17, 2012
I will always remember your lovely smile and Christian example you showed especially the respect you and all your family showed my mother at Huntly Post Office. Love in Christ, Bud Corder
Mike & Florence Coward
February 16, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
george and Jo-Ann Brock
February 16, 2012
Reverend Frye and family, George and I send our condolences. Sis Frye is home in Gods loving arms,no more suffering. May she rest in Peace. God Bless each of you. George and Jo-Ann Brock
Bobbi Dellinger
February 16, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family of one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. Mary was just wonderful. I loved her from the first time I met her. Mary will truly be missed. Oh and how she loved her family and friends..What a loss, but God must have needed another angel and he knows what's best..My heart goes out to Howard, the love of her life...
February 16, 2012
Bob Souder
February 16, 2012
Our Condolences.Reid and Kathleen Nicholson.She was such A nice person to know and work with.Sorry.
Angela Davis-Tazwell
February 16, 2012
I Love me some Ms. Mary everytime she see me, she said how are you doing Angie. She will defintely be miss. "Love you Ms Mary and Rest in Peace". God Bless the entire Frye Family. We defintely have a Angel amongs us.
Darcelle Anderson
February 16, 2012
You will be missed. You were the first person who trained me. I never forget your smile and understanding and patience with me..God Bless.
February 16, 2012
I will NEVER forget my Mary..I loved her so much. I called her my second mom. She helped me with so much in life. I know she's up in heaven making all the angels laugh. She had the best laugh ever!! May God be with the family. You have lost one of the best! God bless..Tina Ford
randy kilby
February 16, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Billi & Plug Matthews
February 16, 2012
Rev. Frye and family, our condolence goes out to you and your family. Mrs. Mary was a wonderful lady, her heart was always full of love for anyone she met. I was honored to have the pleasure of having such a wonderful person in my life, the talks the laugh I will cherish forever. I will miss her and keep the love that she gave me and my family forever. God will have a wonderful angel to watch over his heavenly children.
February 16, 2012
A thousand words will not leave so deep an impression as one deed. Mary's deeds were many she was a caring,thoughtful, loving,joyful,giving,patient,woman. My sister in life, Mary you will be missed!
Love always Sandy
Dorenda Thompson
February 16, 2012
Rev Frye & The Russell Family, Our Thoughts and Prayers are With You At This Time Of Bereavement, Continue To Hold On To God's Unchanging Hand and He Will Carry You Thru. God Bless You.
~Hattie & Dorenda Thompson~
Strother & Lillian Washington, Jr
February 16, 2012
Rev.Frye and family; God gives us many gifts. The gift that he gives us to allow us to stay connected to our loved ones between the time that they depart this earth and until we see them on the other shore is called memories. May the peace which comes from the memories of loved shared with Sister Mary comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Debbie Hunley
February 16, 2012
Mary was a wonderful woman, she deserves to have peace . my god be with each and everyone of you. you all are wonderful people
Garland Miller
February 16, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Alton & Sylvia (Nickens) Moore
February 16, 2012
To the Frye/Russell families - you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Dusty Davis
February 16, 2012
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.
victoria walker
February 16, 2012
Rev.Frye and family, God bless you and your family at this difficult time, Macedonia has lost a loving angel and will never forget her smile and she always asked about me when i had moved away, she was a wonderful person!
Nina Burke
February 16, 2012
Howard,My prayers are with you and your family. Mary was like a sister to me since we met in 1965. She will be greatly missed. Remember comfort is found in the warm thoughts and wishes of those who care and love you.
MARGARET JETT
February 16, 2012
To the FRYE/RUSSELL, fAMILY i send my condolences to you and your family.
Jewel, Jean, & Remmey Carpenter
February 16, 2012
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
James Kilby
February 16, 2012
We would like to express our sympathy in the passing of Sister,Mary Frye. Our prayers are with the family. May God continue to bless this family.
Love, Rev & Mrs James M. Kilby
Bonnie Andrews_Duncan
February 15, 2012
So sorry to hear about Mary worked with her many years.God bless all of Mary's family our prayers are with you.
Bonnie , Calvin & Kayla
John Kilby
February 15, 2012
To: Rev.Frye and Family
I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. My prayerful thoughts are with you during this painfully difficult time.
Although it's difficult today to see beyond your sorrow, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow and in the days ahead.
May your hearts and souls find peace and comfort.
Butch & Boo Campbell
February 15, 2012
To a sweet lady who always had a smile with her eyes and a laugh from the heart. Our prayers to all Mary's family in her passing.
patsy mcdonald
February 15, 2012
so sorry to here of mary frye passing may god bless her family at this time we worked many years together at avtex dearly enjoy working with her
Melissa LaFollette
February 15, 2012
Miss Mary you will never be forgotten ... Thanks for all the support that you gave me when Sam was born.. I still have the blanket you made for me. I love you very much.. You are a very strong women . And things will never be the same for anyone.As you look down on us and your family we are forever grateful to have you in our life. Have my wings waiting !!! Much Love !!!
Laura and Lydell Patterson
February 15, 2012
Rev. Frye and family: You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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