Rita Rae Frey

Rita Rae Frey was born January 11, 1937 in Kansas City, MO the daughter of the late Raymond and Elsie Burandt Spangler.

She was united in marriage to Robert Frey on December 26, 2010.

Mrs. Frey was an accountant and bookkeeper for several years. She also worked for Fisher Oil and as a substitute teacher at Selmer Elementary and Middle Schools. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Selmer, Tennessee. She was a loving and caring lady whom enjoyed singing in the church choir, taking care of her many animals, and volunteering at Jesus Cares in Selmer.

Mrs. Frey departed this life on December 6, 2016 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 79 Years, 10 Months, 25 Days. She is survived by her husband Robert Frey of Selmer, TN; three daughters, Billie Davis of Virginia Beach, VA, Terrissa Spears and husband Andy of Collierville, TN, Jennifer Kempf and husband Charles of Collierville, TN; daughter-in-law,Teri Mertell of Independence, MO; step daughter, Lori Seaton and husband Brian of Henderson, TN; two sons, Scott Mertell and wife Jennifer of Lakeland, TN, Wayne Robert Mertell and wife Amy of Elk Grove, CA; step son, John Frey of Henderson, TN; a sister, Judy Jones of Grand Valley, MO; nine grandchildren, Josh Davis, Brianna and Alexandra Spears, Miriah Smith and husband Brandon, Megan and Hannah Mertell, Sean, Michael, and Ashleigh Kempf; two step grandchildren, Felecia Young and husband Tyler, and Cody Plunk; step great granddughter, Skye Young; and a host of extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Frey was preceded in death by two sons, Michael and Daniel Mertell.