Dorothy M. Fry of Little Elm died in Denton on Sept. 3, 2015. She was 94 years old.
She was born Dorothy M. McMahan on Feb. 4, 1921 to Robert and Esther McMahan in the community of Crossroads.
She married Hollis E. Fry, better known as Mickey, on Nov. 2, 1940, and in 1947 after Mickey came home from the Navy, they settled in the Little Elm community near his parents on what is now Shahan Prairie Road, where she has lived ever since. They became active in the community, in the school, and in the Methodist Church, now Button Memorial, where she continued to sing in the choir with her beautiful alto.
In 1953 Dorothy, at the age of 32, started college, attending North Texas State University to pursue a teaching degree. She graduated with honors 3½ years later while being a full-time homemaker, wife, and loving mother to their two children. And this was before microwaves, fast food, and TV dinners!
She began teaching at Frisco Elementary in 1956 where she delighted her 2nd graders with her animated readings of their favorite stories. Sometimes when the children returned from recess, Mrs. Fry would have drawn a picture of one of the characters on the blackboard, much to their delight. She also would draw the profile of each student and give it to their parents at Open House. Her pupils still remember the stories, and the parents still cherish the portraits.
After nine years, Mrs. Fry accepted a 4th grade assignment at Woodrow Wilson in Denton, where she continued delighting her students with her stories and inspiring each student to do his best. Today, many students still name Mrs. Fry to be their favorite and best teacher.
Sometime in the early 1960s, Mickey starting restoring Model A Fords, and they helped to found the Denton Antique Car Club. They enjoyed great times with their fellow old car enthusiasts, going on tours in their old cars, rummaging around swap meets, participating in parades, and meeting once a month for “business.”
While Mickey was in the garage restoring old cars, Dorothy, now retired, had time to pursue and develop her talent and love of art. She took up oil painting, creating beautiful landscapes; she decorated not only the walls of their house but also the walls of her families’ homes, too.
Sadly, Mickey suffered a severe stroke in 1991, leaving him an invalid. The loving care Dorothy took of him was unparalleled. For 6½ years, she was his constant care-giver, encourager, and fan – without complaint, and without expecting recognition or praise. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and watched how selflessly she cared for him. It was a beautiful love story.
Dorothy transitioned from this world into heaven on Sept. 3 at the age of 94½. She is survived by her two children – Hollis Dale Fry of Weatherford and Nancy Fry Curtis of El Dorado Hills, CA; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and number is 15 on the way!
She was born Dorothy M. McMahan on Feb. 4, 1921 to Robert and Esther McMahan in the community of Crossroads.
She married Hollis E. Fry, better known as Mickey, on Nov. 2, 1940, and in 1947 after Mickey came home from the Navy, they settled in the Little Elm community near his parents on what is now Shahan Prairie Road, where she has lived ever since. They became active in the community, in the school, and in the Methodist Church, now Button Memorial, where she continued to sing in the choir with her beautiful alto.
In 1953 Dorothy, at the age of 32, started college, attending North Texas State University to pursue a teaching degree. She graduated with honors 3½ years later while being a full-time homemaker, wife, and loving mother to their two children. And this was before microwaves, fast food, and TV dinners!
She began teaching at Frisco Elementary in 1956 where she delighted her 2nd graders with her animated readings of their favorite stories. Sometimes when the children returned from recess, Mrs. Fry would have drawn a picture of one of the characters on the blackboard, much to their delight. She also would draw the profile of each student and give it to their parents at Open House. Her pupils still remember the stories, and the parents still cherish the portraits.
After nine years, Mrs. Fry accepted a 4th grade assignment at Woodrow Wilson in Denton, where she continued delighting her students with her stories and inspiring each student to do his best. Today, many students still name Mrs. Fry to be their favorite and best teacher.
Sometime in the early 1960s, Mickey starting restoring Model A Fords, and they helped to found the Denton Antique Car Club. They enjoyed great times with their fellow old car enthusiasts, going on tours in their old cars, rummaging around swap meets, participating in parades, and meeting once a month for “business.”
While Mickey was in the garage restoring old cars, Dorothy, now retired, had time to pursue and develop her talent and love of art. She took up oil painting, creating beautiful landscapes; she decorated not only the walls of their house but also the walls of her families’ homes, too.
Sadly, Mickey suffered a severe stroke in 1991, leaving him an invalid. The loving care Dorothy took of him was unparalleled. For 6½ years, she was his constant care-giver, encourager, and fan – without complaint, and without expecting recognition or praise. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and watched how selflessly she cared for him. It was a beautiful love story.
Dorothy transitioned from this world into heaven on Sept. 3 at the age of 94½. She is survived by her two children – Hollis Dale Fry of Weatherford and Nancy Fry Curtis of El Dorado Hills, CA; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and number is 15 on the way!
Dorothy M. Fry of Little Elm died in Denton on Sept. 3, 2015. She was 94 years old.
She was born Dorothy M. McMahan on Feb. 4, 1921 to Robert and Esther McMahan in the community of Crossroads.
She married Hollis E. Fry, better known as Mickey, on Nov. 2, 1940, and in 1947 after Mickey came home from the Navy, they settled in the Little Elm community near his parents on what is now Shahan Prairie Road, where she has lived ever since. They became active in the community, in the school, and in the Methodist Church, now Button Memorial, where she continued to sing in the choir with her beautiful alto.
In 1953 Dorothy, at the age of 32, started college, attending North Texas State University to pursue a teaching degree. She graduated with honors 3½ years later while being a full-time homemaker, wife, and loving mother to their two children. And this was before microwaves, fast food, and TV dinners!
She began teaching at Frisco Elementary in 1956 where she delighted her 2nd graders with her animated readings of their favorite stories. Sometimes when the children returned from recess, Mrs. Fry would have drawn a picture of one of the characters on the blackboard, much to their delight. She also would draw the profile of each student and give it to their parents at Open House. Her pupils still remember the stories, and the parents still cherish the portraits.
After nine years, Mrs. Fry accepted a 4th grade assignment at Woodrow Wilson in Denton, where she continued delighting her students with her stories and inspiring each student to do his best. Today, many students still name Mrs. Fry to be their favorite and best teacher.
Sometime in the early 1960s, Mickey starting restoring Model A Fords, and they helped to found the Denton Antique Car Club. They enjoyed great times with their fellow old car enthusiasts, going on tours in their old cars, rummaging around swap meets, participating in parades, and meeting once a month for “business.”
While Mickey was in the garage restoring old cars, Dorothy, now retired, had time to pursue and develop her talent and love of art. She took up oil painting, creating beautiful landscapes; she decorated not only the walls of their house but also the walls of her families’ homes, too.
Sadly, Mickey suffered a severe stroke in 1991, leaving him an invalid. The loving care Dorothy took of him was unparalleled. For 6½ years, she was his constant care-giver, encourager, and fan – without complaint, and without expecting recognition or praise. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and watched how selflessly she cared for him. It was a beautiful love story.
Dorothy transitioned from this world into heaven on Sept. 3 at the age of 94½. She is survived by her two children – Hollis Dale Fry of Weatherford and Nancy Fry Curtis of El Dorado Hills, CA; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and number is 15 on the way!
She was born Dorothy M. McMahan on Feb. 4, 1921 to Robert and Esther McMahan in the community of Crossroads.
She married Hollis E. Fry, better known as Mickey, on Nov. 2, 1940, and in 1947 after Mickey came home from the Navy, they settled in the Little Elm community near his parents on what is now Shahan Prairie Road, where she has lived ever since. They became active in the community, in the school, and in the Methodist Church, now Button Memorial, where she continued to sing in the choir with her beautiful alto.
In 1953 Dorothy, at the age of 32, started college, attending North Texas State University to pursue a teaching degree. She graduated with honors 3½ years later while being a full-time homemaker, wife, and loving mother to their two children. And this was before microwaves, fast food, and TV dinners!
She began teaching at Frisco Elementary in 1956 where she delighted her 2nd graders with her animated readings of their favorite stories. Sometimes when the children returned from recess, Mrs. Fry would have drawn a picture of one of the characters on the blackboard, much to their delight. She also would draw the profile of each student and give it to their parents at Open House. Her pupils still remember the stories, and the parents still cherish the portraits.
After nine years, Mrs. Fry accepted a 4th grade assignment at Woodrow Wilson in Denton, where she continued delighting her students with her stories and inspiring each student to do his best. Today, many students still name Mrs. Fry to be their favorite and best teacher.
Sometime in the early 1960s, Mickey starting restoring Model A Fords, and they helped to found the Denton Antique Car Club. They enjoyed great times with their fellow old car enthusiasts, going on tours in their old cars, rummaging around swap meets, participating in parades, and meeting once a month for “business.”
While Mickey was in the garage restoring old cars, Dorothy, now retired, had time to pursue and develop her talent and love of art. She took up oil painting, creating beautiful landscapes; she decorated not only the walls of their house but also the walls of her families’ homes, too.
Sadly, Mickey suffered a severe stroke in 1991, leaving him an invalid. The loving care Dorothy took of him was unparalleled. For 6½ years, she was his constant care-giver, encourager, and fan – without complaint, and without expecting recognition or praise. She was an inspiration to all who knew her and watched how selflessly she cared for him. It was a beautiful love story.
Dorothy transitioned from this world into heaven on Sept. 3 at the age of 94½. She is survived by her two children – Hollis Dale Fry of Weatherford and Nancy Fry Curtis of El Dorado Hills, CA; seven grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and number is 15 on the way!
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