Maye Sherrill Frix, 88, of Henderson, passed away at home on June 12, 2026. She is forever more healed, healthy and praising her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, finally united with deceased precious loved ones. Funeral services were June 14, 2026, at Shackelford Funeral Directors – Crook Avenue with Denny Broadway officiating. Burial was at Chester County Memory Gardens. The family would like to thank special caregiver BJ, the amazing aide, nurses, social worker and Chaplain of Legacy Hospice.
She married James Frix in 1954, and they made their home in Henderson for 71 years until his passing on Aug. 29, 2025.
After graduating from high school, she began working at the courthouse in the tax office. She kept books for several businesses in town and prepared income tax for many locals during tax season yearly. She worked full-time for 56 years, working in accounts receivable for manufacturing businesses.
She was saved at age 12, attending a mission of Pinson Baptist Church which started in the Wilson School Community. This later became Antioch Baptist Church, and she played piano there for many years. She was a precious wife, Mama, Granny, Aunt Maye, sister, daughter and friend who made sure everyone knew what really mattered-- knowing Jesus.
She is survived by one son, Carey (Nicole Jennings) Frix of Henderson; a daughter, Mitzi (Robin) Frix Graves of Jackson; one daughter-in-law, Kindra Frix of Henderson; six grandchildren, Whitney (Malcolm) Cupples, Wesley (Mary) Frix, Sarah (Trent) Baldwin, Abby Frix, Drew Frix and John Frix; two great-grandsons, Wyatt Anthony Frix and Toby James Cupples; and many precious nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Frix; son, Anthony Frix; grandson, Ryan Graves; identical twin, Faye Ross; brother, Billy Jack (Gloria) Sherrill; sister, Frances Sherrill; and parents, Wallace and Beatrice Sherrill.
