Melinda J. Fry, 57 of Richwood died early Friday morning, November 27, 2015 at Heartland of Marysville following her long battle with cancer. She was born January 22, 1958 in Marion to Hubert H. and the late Mary Alice (Thompson) Fry.
Melinda was a long-time active member of the Richwood First Baptist Church where she was currently serving as president of the Women’s Group. She was a 1976 graduate of North Union High School and earned her Bachelor’s Degree from The Ohio State University from and Master’s Degree from Marygrove College. A true creative spirit, Melinda loved art and music and had taught herself to play guitar. She taught Art at North Union Middle School for 26 years, retiring in 2015.
She enjoyed going out with friends and family and traveling, especially to go near the water. She loved camping and going to auctions. She faithfully followed her kids and other family members to their various events.
She is survived by her father, Hubert Fry, Richwood; her son, Beau J. Lusk, Richwood; her daughter, Emma L. Lusk, Richwood; two brothers, William (Kim) Fry, Allen Center; Russell Fry, Richwood; two sisters, Jonella (Spiro) Michaylov, Redmond, Washington; Laura (Brian) Reeder, Richwood; dear nephews, Tim Fry, Nick Reeder and Chaz Reeder; her best friend, Vickie Willey, Prospect; and special aunt, Wilma Ross, Richwood.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 11:00 AM at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home, Richwood with Wesley Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery. Friends may call on Tuesday from 3 to 7 PM at the funeral home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to the First Baptist Church, 101 E. Ottawa Street, Richwood, OH 43344.
Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com
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