Evelyn Taylor Fryer

Evelyn Taylor Fryer, 103, of Cincinnati, OH, formerly of Falmouth, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at The Anderson in Cincinnati, OH. Born on September 15, 1912 in Kenton County, KY, she was the daughter of the late J. Frank and Maude House Taylor. In 1938, she married Russell Fryer, and together they owned a restaurant in Falmouth, before Evelyn went to work for the former Shillito’s Department Store in Cincinnati for 22 years. She was an active member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Falmouth, where she twice served as Worthy Matron. After retirement, she and Russell climbed into their camper and travelled the United States, spending most of their time in Florida and Texas. It was on one of these trips that she lost the love of her life on April 19, 1992. In addition to her parents and her late husband, Evelyn was preceded in death by her son, Ronald Lee Ballinger on February 18, 2007 and her granddaughter, Alanna Carol Fryer on December 16, 2000. For most of her life, Evelyn has been a member of the Falmouth Baptist Church, and her church family had a special place in her heart. She celebrated both her 90th and 100th birthdays at the church. Evelyn is survived by her son, William “Bill” (Sylvia) Fryer of Cincinnati, OH; her daughter-in-law, Patricia “Patsy” Ann Gifford Ballinger of Cincinnati, OH; three granddaughters: Suzanne (Robert) Ziemba, Rhonda (Steve) Waller, and Lee (Greg) Pace, all of Cincinnati, OH; 6 great grandchildren: Nathan, Maxwell, Noah, Alexandra, Christopher, and Brooke; 2 great great grandsons: Troy Sexton and Seth Pearcy; and a host of extended family and friends. The funeral service will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, April 16, 2016, at the Falmouth Baptist Church, 403 Maple Avenue, Falmouth, KY 41040, with Bro. Cohen Copley officiating. Special music will be shared by the church choir and Amy McKinney. Serving as pallbearers will be the Deacons of the Falmouth Baptist Church and Randy Wells. The visitation will be from 11-1 pm preceding the service at her church. Interment will take place in the Riverside Cemetery, Falmouth. Memorials are suggested to the Falmouth Baptist Church. Woodhead Funeral Home, Falmouth, is taking care of the family.

Evelyn Taylor Fryer

September 15, 1912 - April 12, 2016