Amanda Frye, 38, St. Joseph, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 after a long battle with cancer surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born October 28, 1982 in St. Joseph, Missouri to Mark and Jodie (McMurry) Frye. Amanda was awarded a Military Service Metal and had served in Operation Inherent Resolve and Freedom Sentinel. She was a member of the 139th Air Lift Wing for 14 years. Amanda also worked at Plasma Biological Services and was owner/operator or VIP Massage and Tanning Salon. Amanda enjoyed helping others, coaching her daughter in volleyball and softball. She was a star athlete at Central High School, playing varsity basketball, softball, and volleyball.
Survivors include her daughter, Kara Renee Franks; parents; brother, Jake Frye; grandparents, Bonnie and Tom McMurry, Dee and Ernie Frye; aunt, Paula McGee (Bob); uncle, Jeff McMurry; numerous cousins, friends and extended family.
Farewell Services 11:00 A.M. Friday, Word of Life Church.
The family will gather with friends 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to a charity of the donor’s choice or do a good deed and pay it forward in Amanda’s memory. The family requests that anyone attending visitation or service to please wear a face mask and practice social distancing. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com
