Wanda "Jean" Marsh Frye

Mrs. Wanda "Jean" Marsh Frye, 89, of Sherwood, Ark., passed away peacefully on October 4, 2018. She was born on November 11, 1928, to the late William Carmel Marsh and the late Carrie Marsh. The youngest of four (4) daughters, she joined sisters, Kathleen Ball, Nellie Victoria Tidwell and Vivian Sharp. All of whom preceded her in death. After graduating from Russellville High School, Jean obtained her Bachelor's of Science degree at Arkansas Tech and her Masters in Education from the University of Arkansas. Jean retired after 38 wonderful years teaching Medical Technology at Sparks Regional Medical Center, where she met the love of her life, Ed. On June 1, 1950, Jean married Edward S. "Ed" Frye, in Fort Smith, Ark., where they raised their three children, William, Kent and Karen. Ed preceded her in death just after celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary. Jean was a life long member of First United Methodist Church in Fort Smith, Ark. Over the last 10 years, Jean attended First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock and was a member of the Walter Seekers Sunday School Class. She is survived by her children, William C. "Bill" Frye, and his wife, Beverly, of Sherwood, Ark., Dr. E. Kent Frye, and his wife, Leesa, of Bourbonnais, Ill., and Karen J. Smith, and her husband, David, of Rudy, Ark., grandchildren, Thomas E. Frye, Mollie B. Frye, W. Marsh Frye, Amanda L. (Barry) Miller, Jason C. Frye, Alexander K. Frye, Charles G. Frye, Kaelyn M. (Keith) Boen and Timothy E. Frye; great-grandchildren, Kash and Kassidy Boen, Houston and Davis Frye, Tyler, Kierston, and Kirklynd Miller. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Elmcroft and Sherwood Health and Rehabilitation for their love and care of Mom. Also, a special thank you to Kindred Hospice for their help and comfort over the last year.In honor of her memory, an internment service will be held at the Fort Smith National Cemetery, 522 South 6th Street, in Fort Smith, Ark., on Friday, October 12, 2018, at 10 a.m., with Revered Brent Higden, of First United Methodist Church in North Little Rock, officiating. A memorial service will also be held on October 12th, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith, Ark. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to your local Humane Society in the name of Beethoven and Bootsie Frye, or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Lewis Funeral Chapel, www.lewisfuneralchapel.net.