Judy Frey

Judith Joann (Hicks) Frey, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18 surrounded by her loving family. Judy was born April 1, 1938 in Fort Wayne, IN to parents George Edward (Ted) Hicks and Doris Marie (Parnham) Hicks. She was a graduate of South Side High School and met the love of her life, Jim Frey, in the summer of 1956 at the Orchard Ridge Country Club pool, where he was working as a lifeguard. After Judy attended Indiana University and joined the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, she and Jim were married on August 29, 1959 while Jim was a student at the Indiana University School of Dentistry. They returned to Fort Wayne in 1962 when Jim established his dental practice and they began raising their family. In addition to being a loving, caring mother to her three children, Judy was active in a number of community organizations, including the Junior League, the Fort Wayne Ballet, President of the Alliance of the Isaac Knapp District Dental Society, Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, the President of the Alliance of the Indiana Dental Association, and the Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic. She and Jim were recognized with the Matthew 25 “Fabric of the Community” Award in 2014 for their service to the clinic. Judy never missed any activity her kids participated in, from sporting events to performances to ceremonies. She was a loyal IU Hoosier fan and enjoyed attending football and basketball games, including several Final Fours. She loved spending time and hosting family and friends at Clear Lake and visiting the beaches of Hilton Head Island and Chix Beach, VA. Judy is survived by Jim, her adoring husband of over 60 years, daughter Catherine (Joseph A. Christoff) and sons David (Gail) and Tim (Terri). She is also survived by her sister Jan (Frank) Schollett, grandchildren Mitchell and Natalie Christoff, and grandchildren Justin, Amanda, Jared, Peyton, Meredith, Nate and Mason Frey. There are also numerous nieces and nephews that Judy loved dearly that survive her. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved parents, her younger brother William E. (Bill) Hicks and her grand dog Jazz. The family will receive callers and visitors at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Home, 8325 Covington Road, on Friday, January 24 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 25 at Trinity Episcopal Church, 611 West Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802. Memorial contributions can be made in Judy’s memory to the Matthew 25 Dental Clinic (www.matthew25online.com), the Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Wayne (www.trinityfw.org) or to the National Fragile X Foundation (www.fragilex.org).