This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Holcomb, Ferrell, Vernon, Roberts Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/5YB.2ACE/6773 Message Board Post: Frady Belle Ferrell Holcomb was born and raised in the Rhea Community. On March 19, 2006 she went to be with the Lord. She was 82 years, 5 months, and 22 days. Her parents were Eddie H. and Anne Mary Ferrell. Frady graduated in 1941 frfom Leedey High School. After graduation, which was war time, she stayed at home worked on the farm. Later attended Southwestern Oklahoma State College, and then taught school at the Center Point and Trail schools. In 1947 she married her lifelong friend and neighbor, Chester Holcomb. They lived on his home place their entire married life. She was a much loved mother, grandmother, sister and neighbor. Frady enjoyed attending the Aledo Quilt Club. She was baptized at the young age of 13, and was a member of the Leedey Church of Christ. She spent her time sewing, cooking, and serving others. Survivors include two sons, Garland Holcomb and wife Donna, Danny Holcomb and wife Sharon; her daughter, Marla Vernon and husband Danny; by ten grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and a special young man from the Tipton Home, Charles Roberts and wife Sherri and their daughters. Frady will also be missed by her sisters, brothers, nieces, nephews, church family and host of friends. Services were held Friday, March 24, 2006 in the Leedey High School Auditorium, Leedey, Oklahoma with interment following in Center Point Cemetery. Services arranged by Shaw Funeral Home, Leedey, Oklahoma. Cheyenne Star, Cheyenne, OK 30-Mar-2006