Fitzgerald leader enterprise and press. (Fitzgerald, Ben Hill County, Ga.) 1921-1964, 1924-11-06
THE PASSING OF
MRS. MARY M. FREY

Mrs Mary M. Frey, wife OF Mr.. |.
N. Frey, one of Fitzgerald's most be-
loved citizens died Saturday night,
November l, 1924 at her home at 302
West Magnolia street in this city.
She had been i'll for some time and
her death had been expected by her
family and friends.
Mrs. Frey'S maiden name was
Barnhart and she was born in Marion
County. Ohio, Jan. II, 1853. being
nearly IL years old at her death. She
was united in marriage to Mr.. I. N.
Frey. September Is, 1873 and they
were permitted to live together for
over fifty years.
This union was blessed with three
sons wig: Isaac H.. George B. and
Sidney R. Isaac H., the oldest died
in Pinar del Rio, Cuba. Aug. 81, 1900
while in the service OF his country.
His body rests in the National Gem
etery at Washington. D. C.
Mr.. and Mrs. l. N. Frey and fam
lily moved to Fitzgerald, ga, in
January. 1896, where they have lived
since.
She was converted when little
girl of 10 or II years, first uniting
with the M. E. Church, afterward with
the Friends Church In this (the
Friends Church she was licensed to
preach the Gospel After coming to
Fitzgerald, with her husband she un-
tied with the First Methodist Epis-
sopal church and remained a faith
full, working member until called to
the Church Triumphant.
Mrs. Frey had been blessed with a
wonderful religious experience which
influenced her entire life She pro-
fessed and lived up to a very high
standard of Christianity. She loved
the church and the cause of Christ
and when physically able was always
in her: place at church, Sunday school,
prayer meeting and Epworth League,
as she loved the young people and de-
lighted to take part in their meetings.
Her fine leadership was greatly enjoy
ed by the young folks who will miss
her very much.
The funeral service was held in
the First Methodist Church, her pas
tor, Rev. James H. Elder officiating,
assisted by Rev. Bruce Nay of the
Christian Church, at Ais Sunday aft
ernoon.
Music was furnished by quar-
tette composed of Mrs. Owen, Miss
Marjorie Owen, Mr. and Mrs. ]. H.
Burke, with Mrs, Myrtle Beauchamp
at the piano. Mr.. Stokoe and Miss
Owen sang a beautiful solo. "Raise
Me Jesus" and the choir closed with
the beautiful song "Some Time Well
Understand"
The pastor spoke of the beautiful,
helpful life of the departed and called
attention to two verses especially from
Gods word-Job. sly, There the
Wicked cease from Troubling and
there the Weary are at Rest" Also
Psa 116:l5. "Precious in the sight of
the Lord is the death of his saints
He closed with the appropriate words
of Rev. ]. P. Hutchinson:
With thee, my Lord, with Thee I dc
not fear,
To cross the threshold of the mystic
door;
| shall not falter if I find Thee near,
For thou hast paced the portico be-
fore.
Let me but feel Thy hand Thy fea-
lures see,
I shall emerge in happiness with
Thee"
Many beautiful floral emblems COW
cred the casket and chancel rail. The
following were pail bearers: F. R.
Justice, M. E. Whitman. A. G. Brown
F. w. Hitch, c. A. Newcomer, and
c. A. Miller.
The remains were fittingly laid to
rest in the beautiful Evergreen Gem
eterY.