Mary Catherine Fralin

Mary Catherine Horsley Fralin, 83, of Salem, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifton W. Fralin; parents, Lewis and Annie Horsley; son, Tommy Fralin; and siblings, Billy, Ethelene, and Alfreda. Surviving family includes her children and their significant others, Roy Fralin (Sandi), Robby Fralin (Robin), Becky Fralin (Eli), Terri Carr (Rex), and Angie Kingery (Chris); daughter-in-law, Dorothy Fralin; grandchildren and their significant others, Brian (Christy), Sunny (Rodney), Preston, Derek, Jessi (Terry), Blake (Amber), Shaun, Katie (Adam), Amber (Rich), Brock (Nikki), Catlin (Bradley), Josh, Caleb, Coby, and Abby; and great-grandchildren, Katelyn, Bailey, London, Clifton, Brynne, Cooper, Brittani, Brooke, Kyleigh, Jordon, and Willow. Mary is also survived by many other relatives, special friends, and the staff of South Roanoke Nursing home, especially Trish and Hope whom she considered part of the family. She was a devoted wife, sister, mother, grandmother, friend, and follower of Jesus. Her selflessness was demonstrated by the way she gave away her love, time, attention, and worldly possessions. She showered her love toward everyone she came in contact by the offering a cup of coffee, glass of sweet tea, a piece of homemade pound cake, many, many birthday cakes, homemade candy, a piece of gum or candy from her purse, her big, sweet smile, and her genuine greeting of Hello, how are you? How is everybody? Come back and see me. A period of visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Monday, June 29, 2015 in the John M. Oakey & Son Chapel in Salem. Her funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, also in the chapel, with Pastor Chris Kingery officiating. Interment will follow at Sherwood Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mary Fralin Memorial Fund through her church, New Covenant Christian Church, located at 4807 Cove Rd in Roanoke, Va. 24017. Her heart was for children, so the money will be donated to the Roanoke County Social Services Foster Children Program, where, through the years, she was a provider of care to many children who needed her special tender loving care. Online condolences may be expressed at www.johnmoakey.com. The Fralin family is being served by John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem, 540-389-5441.First Visitation

Monday, June 29th, 2015 5:00pm - 8:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Service Information

Tuesday, June 30th, 2015 10:00am,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Blvd Salem, VA 24153

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main St Salem, VA 24153