Lt. Col. (RET) Peggy J. Frye

Lieutenant Colonel (RET) Peggy Jean Frye, 72, of Pocola, OK passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2013 in Fort Smith, AR.  Peggy was born November 16, 1940 in Yoestown, AR to Leonard & May Dell (Spradley) Gregory.  Peggy was a member of Cornerstone Free Will Baptist Church of Roland, OK.  Peggy graduated from Van Buren High School in 1959; Sparks School of Nursing R.N. Program in 1962; completed her BSN in 1987 from Saint Joseph’s College.  She retired as Nursing Coordinator at LeFlore County Health Dept.  

Peggy received her commission in 1974 United States Air Force – Nurse Corp.  She was the first female in the 188^th Tactical Fighter Group to be promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.  She served 23 years with the 188^th Medical Squadron.  

 Peggy was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles Oliver Frye III; son, Michael Kelly Frye; 2 brothers, and 1 sister.

Survivors include her son Charles “Sonny” Frye and wife Debbie of Pocola, OK; grandson, Scott & wife Tabitha Frye; great granddaughter, Brooklyn of Poteau, OK; granddaughter, Amanda Lively & husband Blair of Fort Smith, AR; 5 sisters & 7 brothers; other relatives, loved ones, and friends.

Services will be 10 am, Friday, June 14, 2013 at Ft. Smith National Cemetery, Ft. Smith, AR with Rev. Carl Cheshier officiating.  Interment will follow with full military honors.