Mary Helen Fries

1919 - 2012

Mary Helen Fries obituary, 1919-2012, Harrisonburg, VA

BORN

1919

DIED

2012

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Lindsey Funeral Homes

473 South Main Street

Harrisonburg, Virginia

Mary Fries Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 29, 2012.

Mary "Helen" Fries, 92, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away Tuesday afternoon, February 28, 2012 at Oak Lea Nursing Home.

She was born on March 20, 1919 in Rockingham County and was the daughter of the late Wilmer G. and Stella Smith Fries.

Helen graduated from Linville Edom High School and was a lifelong resident of the Harrisonburg area. She had been employed with Mundy Quarries and worked in the dietary department at Rockingham Memorial Hospital until retiring at age 82. She was a member of Linville United Methodist Church.

Helen was a caring and giving person with a quick laugh and a great sense of humor. Her nieces and nephews were like children to her.

On February 17, 1941 she married Charles Fries who preceded her in death on January 30, 1986.

She is survived by a sister, Naomi F. Rhodes of Harrisonburg, a brother-in-law, Oliver Trumbo; nieces and nephews, Pam Moyers, Sherry Butler, Roxanne Rhodes, Darryl Fries, O. T. Trumbo, John Trumbo, Tina Hutchenson, Sandy Haney, Peggy Schoenduby, Brent Fries and wife, Sharon; numerous great-nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by sisters, Pauline Bridges, June Trumbo, and brother, Glen Fries.

Friends may call at the home of her sister, Naomi Rhodes at anytime.

A memorial service will be held 11:30 AM, Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Harrisonburg with Rev. Clarence Moyers officiating. Burial will be private.

Memorial contributions may be made to Linville United Methodist Church or Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community Foundation.

Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseyharrisonburg.com.

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March 2, 2012

ann botkin

our thoughts and prayers go out to all of helens family .we worked with her at r.m.h we loved her dearly please acept our sympathy .god bless ann botkin and linda breeden

March 2, 2012

Louisa Pelz

Dear Camellia: Our thoughts and prayers are with you durning this time of sorrow. You have often spoken about her and she was important your life. She is always with you dear. Take care. The office shares with me our sympathy. Much love Dear....Louisa and your GHA co-workers and friends.

March 1, 2012

Richard Fries

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