Mary Frances Fryer
June 23, 1941 ~ April 24, 2021
Mary Frances Fryer, 79, of Jefferson City, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021, at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital.
She was born June 23, 1941, in St. James, Missouri to the late Ward Cecil and Irma Laura (Gray) Rinehart.
A 1959 graduate of St. James High School, Mary received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri.
She was married on February 9, 1963 in St. James, Missouri to Kenneth Eugene Fryer who survives at the home.
A homemaker, Mary was an elementary education teacher for many years.
She was a member of the Capital City Christian Church; Beta Sigma Phi; and a Daughter of the American Revolution.
Mary loved to play cards, read, paint, travel, and was well known for sending thousands of handmade cards to relatives and friends. Her favorite time was spent with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; three daughters, Tammy Marlotte, St. Louis; Heidi (Joe) Parker, St. Louis; and Susan (Keith) Ferrell, Wardsville; six grandchildren, Trey Norton, Rachel Hale, Sarah Ferrell, Jacob Ferrell, Carlie Ferrell, and Emily Parker; and a sister, Pam (Jim) Butery, St. James.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Kent Fryer.
Visitation will be 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, with a Beta Sigma Phi Service at 2:45 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Fankhauser officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Mary’s obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
Burial will be 1 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Oak Grove Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.
Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia, Missouri or to Cystic Fibrosis of Missouri.
She was born June 23, 1941, in St. James, Missouri to the late Ward Cecil and Irma Laura (Gray) Rinehart.
A 1959 graduate of St. James High School, Mary received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Missouri.
She was married on February 9, 1963 in St. James, Missouri to Kenneth Eugene Fryer who survives at the home.
A homemaker, Mary was an elementary education teacher for many years.
She was a member of the Capital City Christian Church; Beta Sigma Phi; and a Daughter of the American Revolution.
Mary loved to play cards, read, paint, travel, and was well known for sending thousands of handmade cards to relatives and friends. Her favorite time was spent with her family.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth; three daughters, Tammy Marlotte, St. Louis; Heidi (Joe) Parker, St. Louis; and Susan (Keith) Ferrell, Wardsville; six grandchildren, Trey Norton, Rachel Hale, Sarah Ferrell, Jacob Ferrell, Carlie Ferrell, and Emily Parker; and a sister, Pam (Jim) Butery, St. James.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and a son, Kent Fryer.
Visitation will be 1-3 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home, with a Beta Sigma Phi Service at 2:45 p.m.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m., Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home with Rev. Donald Fankhauser officiating. The service will be live streamed for those who wish to watch from home. The link can be found on Mary’s obituary page under Tribute Wall at www.dulletrimble.com.
Burial will be 1 p.m., Thursday, April 29, 2021, at the Oak Grove Cemetery in St. James, Missouri.
Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House in Columbia, Missouri or to Cystic Fibrosis of Missouri.
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Tammy and family, Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Much love to all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will always cherish our memories of Mary, a sweet and gentle lady.
With deepest sympathy,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Heidi and Joe, We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Our hearts break for Mary’s family. She was such a kind and loving person. She was so helpful and caring when Fred was so sick. She dropped everything to help a grieving East School when our young teacher, Maureen passed away. God must have needed another angel for sure. In deepest sympathy, Fred and Linda Tetley
Thinking of you, Ken, and remembering Mary as a bright and beautiful spirit.
Heidi, Joe, Rachel, and Emily – We are hoping you learn to heal, one day at a time. Losing such a sweet, humble, and lovely woman is near intolerable. Count on your family and friends… we love you all and will help you pull through this difficult time. Celebrate Mary’s life while mourning your loss… she leaves behind a caring, strong, and intelligent family. Love you all, The Evers Family – Meeta, Jeff, Jeremy and Christina
We love and will miss you so much Aunt Mary. May you be holding your son, Kent, in your arms again. Love Mike and Sandy
Sending our love and deepest condolences form Japan.