Elna Frey, 1923-2008

Elna Frey, faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ for over 60 years and my mother-in-law for almost 14, went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, March 21, 2008. This pictoral memorial was shown at her homegoing service.

Here is her obituary, as it appeared in the Home News Tribune:

"Elna Marie Frey went home to be with the Lord on Good Friday, March 21, 2008. She was 85.

She was born in Manhattan and moved to Woodbridge in 1930. She graduated from Woodbridge High School in 1941.

She was a founding member of Fellowship Bible Church in Woodbridge, founded in 1948, and continued faithful membership to the time of her passing. She was deeply involved in the church's ministry, having taught Pioneer Clubs, Sunday School, and Vacation Bible School for parts of six decades. She received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Woodbridge Mayor John E. McCormac in January, 2007 commemorating her service to the church and to the Woodbridge community. At the same ceremony, the church's fellowship hall was named in her honor.

She was predeceased by her husband, Rudolph, in 2002.

She is survived by one sister, AnnStina Moody of Elmsford, NY; two daughters, Judy Bellamy and her husband Robert of Ballston Spa, NY; Roberta DeVizia and her husband Louis of Woodbridge, NJ; one son, Randy Frey and his wife Maureen of Clifton Park, NY; and seven beloved grandchildren.

Viewings will be held at the Costello-Greiner Funeral Home of Woodbridge on Tuesday, March 25 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A service will be held at Fellowship Bible Church, corner of Ridgedale & East Prospect Aves., Woodbridge, on Wednesday, March 26 at 11 a.m."

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[SaintCog]

If you were to write an obituary for a known non- believer would you include " now tasting the flames of the lake of fire" as an ending? I believe that would be the flipside to

" went home to be with the Lord "

please correct me if I'm wrong. No disrespect to Elna or your channel, delete this comment if nessary.

[NJLouis66]

No, I would not.

[wandnj]

this is so sad

[NJLouis66]

It is true that we are saddened at Elna's leaving us. But we are confident, because of her long-time faith and the fruit in her life, that she is with the Lord Jesus. And so any earthly sadness is greatly alleviated by that. But yes, we miss her.

[vintageyellow71]

I stumbled onto your video today and I must say how beautiful it was. I don't know you all but this was a great montage of photos that shared a wonderful story of what looks to be a beautiful woman of Faith. It brought tears to my eyes to see the great family she fostered. I know she still lives and will reunite with all of you again. Thanks for your posting of this video. I only hope we all build the same legacy of faith and family.

[NJLouis66]

Thank you so much for your comments - your observations are most appropriate and very kind.

[piispiis]

Elna very beautiful name !

[SaintCog]

...then I might suggest that Elna, my Grandmother and Keith Green have met.

Peace to you sir.

[renethel]

she makes me proud to be a resident of Woodbridge, NJ, as well as being a Christian! :)

God Bless! <3

[walrustusks]

Precious video and my favorite song too! I didn't know this lady but I have a feeling she was one of those Greatest Generation people! They are leaving us quickly and the world will not be the place it was when they were here. Through good times and bad times she was faithful. She loved God, Family and Country....tell me if I am wrong about this!

[DannyJustiniano]

This is a beautiful video that you made for her, I liked it so much i watched it twice. Looks like she lived a good life!

[mom2ATJ]

Thanks, Lou, for posting this memorial on the web. I was so touched by it at the memorial service and I am glad I can share it with others and view it again myself. I will miss Mrs. Frey and look forward to seeing her again in glory!!! Margo