Marie Annette (Frye) Veney age 75 of Luray, Virginia passed away on July 3 at Shalom Gardens Health and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Virginia following a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred (Travis) Frye, Otis Frye,Sr., and her beloved husband of over 50 years, Harry E. Veney, Sr.
Annette nurtured and loved her three children, Candace Veney-Chaplin (Christopher) of Richmond, Harry E. Veney, Jr. (Olympia) of Front Royal and Jessica Veney of Richmond. She cherished her five grandchildren: Brooke Slye, Ariel Veney, Jacob Chaplin, Sheridan Chaplin and Jayden Whitehead. She held dear her surviving siblings, Gloria Teresa Carter (Samuel-deceased) of Bunker Hill, West Virginia, Otis Frye, Jr. (Cassandra) of Stephens City, Kwasi Frye (Sandra) of Glenn Dale, Maryland, Eric Frye of Richmond, and Lisa Peacemaker of Richmond, as well as her sisters and brother-in-law, Joyce Johnson, Barbara Veney and Aubrey Veney (Ruth) of Luray and Nina Veney of Newport News. She thought the world of her nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family and she considered her church family and pastor her true brothers and sisters in Christ. She was held in high esteem and will be missed by many.
Annette was a virtuous woman, committed to embodying christian ethics in her daily life. She volunteered her time at community events, such as the annual Back to School Bash and the Thanksgiving Celebrations at the American Legion. As a woman of faith, she lived her life to serve the Lord and be an example to the world, graciously encouraging others toward salvation. Even in the midst of pain and strife, she raised her hands in anointed praise.
A visitation will be held at Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal Virginia from 6-8 pm on July 11, 2024. The funeral will be officiated by her brother, Pastor Otis Frye, at Riverton Church in Front Royal on July 12, 2024 at 1 p.m. Interment at Good Hope Cemetery will follow. All who loved her are welcomed.
To the best big sister I ever had. You were always easy to talk to when I had questions growing up. You were very hard working and full of spirit and energy. I remember that there were plenty of times I tried to give you a ride when I saw you walking through town and you would say no need I am almost there. You were on your way to work. I remember the times we sang together in the church choir and meals with the family be it at grandma Frye’s house or aunt Teresa’s ( momma’s) house. I will truly miss you a lot. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends as well.