Mary was born on March 3, 1928, to Margaret (Kuhn) and Alex A Jones Jr. of Bernardo, Texas. On April 15, 1947, she married the love of her life, Sidney Louis Frey. At the time of his passing in 2021, they had been happily married 74 years. During their marriage they welcomed three children, a son and two daughters. She worked for several years for Merle Norman in Columbus, where she made many friends. She was also a member of St. Roch Catholic Church and Catholic Daughters of America, in Mentz, Texas.

She especially enjoyed baking cakes and pies and always had cookies on hand for the grandchildren. She was known for her Coconut Cream Pie and Sunshine cake. She made many of the wedding cakes for her family members. Her other passion was sewing. She especially loved sewing special occasion dresses for herself, children and grandchildren. Much of her relaxing time was spent riding around the property checking cattle with Sidney and working in her garden and yard. She enjoyed all flowers but gave special care to her African violets.

Mary is survived by her children Earl Frey and wife Kaye, Carolyn Psencik and husband Whyman, Patty Stavinoha and husband Gary, sister Helen Parsons, her “Special Boys” Maynard (Adeline) Ripper, and Monroe (Carol) Ripper. Grandchildren include Kim (Jason) Stanley, Kristy (Craig) Peikert, Cameron (Brysen) Frey, Brian (Tracy) Psencik, Jori (Mark) Cohen, Hilary Wilson, and Heather (Jason) Krumrey. Great grandchildren include Bella and Shaw Stanley, Austin and Dylan Peikert, Noah and Deacon Frey, Abigail and Sydney Psencik, Jalen Wilson and Cahill, Cavitt, Canyon, and Casten Krumrey.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Sidney Louis Frey, her parents Margaret and Alex A. Jones Jr., brother Roy Jones and wife Patsy, and brother-inlaw Robert Parsons.

Special thanks go to her caregivers Lorie, Rosa, Tina, Jodi, Mencha, previous caretakers Monica, Elizabeth, Vicky, April, and all those who provided compassionate care for Mary over the years.

Visitation was held on Friday, March 13, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, at Henneke Funeral Home in Columbus, Texas. A parish prayer service and CDA rosary followed at 7:00 PM.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 10 a.m. at St. Roch Catholic Church in Mentz, Texas. Fr. Nelson Gonzalez officiated. Burial took take place in St. Roch Catholic Cemetery in Mentz, Texas.

Pallbearers were Maynard and Monroe Ripper, Brian Psencik, Cameron Frey, and Ryan and Trenton Mills.

Honorary Pallbearers were Lloyd Jones, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorials may be given to St. Roch Catholic Church, 1600 Frelsburg Rd, Alleyton, TX 78935, Bernardo Volunteer Fire Dept., 2845 FM 949, Cat Spring, TX 78933, Columbus Rescue Dogs, 1380 Piney Woods Rd., Alleyton, TX 78935, or a charity of your choice. Online condolences may be given at www.hennekefuneralhome. com.