Lois Fry

It is with mixed feelings of sorrow and celebration that we announce the passing of Lois Jean Fry on June 3, 2025. Born on July 9, 1949, in Arkansas. Lois was a beacon of compassion, empathy, and love. Her life was a testament to the words of Maya Angelou, "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." To know Lois was to feel loved and understood.

Lois dedicated her life to serving others, both in her professional career as a dietary manager at Acura Healthcare in Newton, Iowa, and in her personal life. She spent 74 beautiful years in Pleasantville, Iowa, where her loving spirit made the town all the more pleasant. She had a particular fondness for the earthy magic of gardening and the warmth of the kitchen, where she was renowned for her culinary prowess. Lois found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren, always ready with a comforting hug, a wise word, or a delicious home-cooked meal.

Lois is survived by her beloved husband, Norman Fry, her adoring daughter, Tammy Fry, and her cherished grandchildren, Ashlynn (Tom) Frakes and Jacob Fry, as well as her great-granddaughter, Ruby Frakes. She is also survived by her brother, Richard (Jeannie)Morris, her granddaughter Nicole Alertsen. Lois is preceded in death by her parents, Orville and Florence Morris, her brother Robert Morris, and her sister Joyce Hunter.

A memorial graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 10:30 am at Pleasantville Cemetery, Pleasantville, Iowa, 50225. As we gather to remember Lois, we will celebrate her extraordinary life, her loving nature, and her unwavering dedication to her family and community. In the words of Helen Keller, "What we have once enjoyed deeply we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." Lois will forever be a part of us.

In honor of Lois Fry's life and legacy, we invite you to share your memories of her and upload photos to the memorial page. In remembering Lois, we keep her spirit alive, her love ever-present, and her wisdom a guiding light.