Mary Ann Nifong Frye

Mary Ann Nifong Frye of Winston-Salem, passed away December 31st, 2025, at Pine Ridge Nursing and Rehab Facility in Thomasville, NC. She was born on November 27th, 1934, in Davidson County, NC to the late Crystal Mae Hyatt Nifong and Raymond Howard Nifong.

Mary Retired from McLean Trucking Company. She also served beside her husband, Reverend Norman Sanford Frye, in his ministry until his death in 2001.

In addition to her parents and her husband, Mary was preceded in death by her son Lawrence Timothy Frye, and her brothers Charles Eugene Nifong and Raymond Jack Nifong.

Mary is survived by two daughters and a son, all of Winston-Salem: Sherry Frye Smith (Manard), Deborah Frye Guthrie, and Norman Eugene Frye, five grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Also surviving are a sister (and best friend) Geneva Nifong Chitty and special sister-in-law Brenda Bailey Nifong.

The family wishes to express thanks to the staff at Thomasville Medical Center ICU and Davidson County Hospice for their excellent care of Mary.

Funeral arrangements will be private.

Matthew 25:23 His Lord said unto him, “Well done, good and faithful servant…”