Mickey Fry

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Mickey Fry, born Mary Margaret Louise Hailey, passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, October 16th, 2026. She was born to Carl Monroe Hailey and Florence Emily Potter Hailey in Joplin, Missouri on April 21st, 1941.

Mickey graduated from Joplin High School and married the love of her life, DJ Fry in 1959. In her life, Mickey was a proud Girl Scout Troop Leader and an avid bowler. Above all, Mickey was a dedicated homemaker, a loving wife and devoted mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. Over the years, Mickey worked at Eagle Pitcher, Peggy’s Past and Present, and Precious Moments.

Mickey loved any excuse to gather with friends and family. She took great pride in hosting annual holiday parties every Fourth of July, Halloween and Christmas. Treats were made with care and decorations were thoughtfully curated, each room with its own theme.

Mickey is survived by her children, Rory D Fry and his wife, Lynn Fry of Oronogo and Brenda K Fry of Carl Junction; her sisters, Carol June Jacobson and Linda Grace Enlow both of Joplin; her grandchildren, Jerrad Heath of Joplin, Jennifer Gandy of Joplin, Emily Mandzik of Republic and Sarah Wilkerson of Springfield; as well as her great-grandchildren, Trinity Gandy, Grayson Heath, Kaitlin and Addison Gandy.

Mickey was preceded in death by her loving husband DJ Fry; her son, Aaron L Fry and her daughter, Marcinda L Heath; her parents, Carl M Hailey and Florence E Potter Hailey; her sisters, Baby Girl Hailey, Faye Johnson, Maybelle Olmstead, Phyllis Isler, Sharon Arnold, and Beverly Ray; as well as her brothers, Phillip Hailey and Carl “Bud” Hailey.

Services will be held at Simpson Funeral Home in Webb City, MO on Thursday, October 22nd. Visitation will begin at 10am, funeral at 11am with a lunch to follow at Royal Heights United Methodist Church. Private burial will occur at Oronogo Cemetery at a later time.

Funeral arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Simpson Funeral Home. The family encourages relatives and friends to share memories and photos on the funeral home website.