Ms. Linda Kay Frye

FRYE, Ms. Linda Kay- Age 58, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at her residence. Family hour 10:30 AM Friday, January 17, 2020 at Refuge Temple Church, 4400 W. Carpenter Rd., with a memorial service commencing at 11:00 AM, Pastor Emeritus Seon F. Thompson, Eulogist, Pastor Matthew Jackson, presiding. There will be no public viewing. Minister Linda Kay Frye was born in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Ola Mae and Theodest Dotson. During her formative years, she attended school in Chicago and moved to Flint, Michigan with her parents in 1969. Minister Frye attended Flint Community Schools and graduated with honors from Flint Academy, “Class of 1979.” Minster Frye was a true scholar and had great passion for learning and educating others. She first earned an Associate of Science Degree in Biology from Mott Community College and because she had an inherent drive to excel academically, she earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration from Ferris State University, a Master’s Degree in Business Administration-Leadership Studies from Baker College, a Master’s Degree in Career and Technical Education from Ferris State University, and was working to complete her Doctorate of Business Administration through Walden University. Minister Frye was a dynamic leader and her leadership qualities were evident in every aspect of her life. She worked in numerous professional capacities including, City Manager for the City of Carlin, Nevada; Business Program Coordinator and Professor at Baker College, Cadillac, Michigan; Program Specialist for the City of Flint-Department of Community and Economic Development; Professor at Mott Community College and Director of Training for America Works. Minister Frye was rooted and grounded in her Christian Faith and without any reservations, she proclaimed the Gospel of Jesus Christ, and would always quote Psalm 34:1, “I will bless the Lord at all time: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” She was a licensed and ordained minister and emphatically loved to teach and preach the gospel. Minister Frye was an active member of Refuge Temple church, serving on numerous ministries. Prior to moving her membership to Refuge Temple Church was a member of Second Friendship Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the ministerial staff and numerous ministries. Minister Frye had an immense love for her family. Her children and grandchildren were her pride and joy. Her parents taught her the importance of having a personal relationship with God, and she passed that on to her children. She had an unique way of establishing a special relationship with family members and friends. She was the comedian of the family and whenever she was present there was always laughter, jokes and hilarious stories. Minister Frye truly believed in living life to the fullest. Minister Linda Kay Frye leaves to cherish her memory: 3 devoted sons, Durrell (Nicole) Chance of Auburn, GA, Daniel (LaShaundra) Chance Jr. of Carrolton, GA and DeAndre Chance of Billings, MT; devoted daughter, Maya (Darnell) Tolbert of Douglasville, GA; 17 grandchildren, Amarionna Chance, Lamarya Chance, Kionna Chance, Asia Chance, Daniel Chance III, Jaylin Chance, Kyla Chance, Isaac Chance, Nala Chance, Aubrey Chance, Cali Chance, Derrick Chance, Miley Chance, Emiliani Chance, Jasmyn Lee, Kaleb Tolbert and Bayli Tolbert; loving mother, Ola Mae Dotson of Flint; brother, Isaiah Baker of Compton, CA; aunts, Wilberlene Street of Rochester Hills, MI and Cleora Magee of Flint; a host of relatives including special cousins, Carolyn Willis, Frudie Willis, Phyllis Jenkins, Barbara Alford, Harold Alford, Denise Street, Kenneth Davis, Sherry Davis, Marvin Yarbrough, Orlando Yarbrough, Renea Yarbrough, Stephanie Yarbrough-Quinn, Denise Yarbrough, Nicole Yarbrough, Raymond Hall, Salena Hall and Regina Hall; numerous friends including special friends, Sharon Mitchell, Charlotte Williams, Johsett Head, Joyce Piert, Shanda League, Debra Ware, Zsa Zsa Orr and Pastor Emeritus Seon Thompson. Minister Frye was preceded in death by her father, Theodest Dotson; children’s father and former husband, Daniel Chance Sr.; grandparents, James and Mattie Yarbrough, Vester Gray; aunts, Kathryn Hall, Bertha lee Willis, Gloria Dean Alford and Rose Yarbrough; uncles, Elmer Yarbrough, Willie James Yarbrough Jr., Earl Yarbrough and Freddy Lee Yarbrough. The family would like to express special thanks to Pastor Matthew Jackson and the Refuge Temple Church family, Pastor Emeritus Seon Thompson, staff and residents of Willowbrook Manor, Pastor Rodney Williams and the Second Friendship Missionary Baptist Church family, the staff and residents of Gardenview Apartments and the Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home staff.

Ms. Linda Kay Frye

May 17, 1961 - January 5, 2020