Birdie Frick

Birdie Marie Shealy Frick, 88, of Little Mountain, died September 14, 2024, at her residence.

Born in Little Mountain on October 4, 1935, she was the daughter of the late William David and Bera Fulmer Shealy. She graduated from Little Mountain High School in 1953. After graduation she began work as a secretary and new accounts clerk at Citizens and Southern National Bank in Columbia, SC. Upon the death of her brother, Ray Shealy, Birdie was appointed as acting Postmistress in her brother's place. At the end of her term, she became a stay-at-home wife and mother. Not only did she make sure that her family was well taken care of but also devoted time to care for her ageing mother and aunt and her husband’s parents as well. She was a lifelong member of Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church where she served for 60+ years as the church organist. She loved taking care of her husband, daughters and numerous grandchildren, sewing, playing the piano and organ, gardening, and going on tour bus trips. She also greatly enjoyed tending to the miniature horses, Zipper and Belle, that she and her husband had. She loved spending time with her family and friends and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughters, Wanda (Paul) Rumfelt and Lavenia (David) Simmons all of Little Mountain; four grandchildren, Paul James Rumfelt, III, Alicia (Shane) Stroud, Rachel (Franklin) Cheeks, Josh (Charlie) Simmons; five great-grandchildren, Skyler and Cheyenne Stroud, Toby Rumfelt, Ella and Madeline Cheeks; She also had numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by an infant daughter, her husband Samuel Ray Frick, brother William Ray Shealy, sisters Caroline Frick, Mary Ada Amick, and Geneva Gray.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 pm Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church by the Rev. Rich Johnston. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 

The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall. 

Memorials may be made to Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church, 816 Mt. Tabor Road, Little Mountain, SC 29075.  

Active pallbearers will be grandchildren.

Special thanks to Three Oaks Hospice, Luvenia Bowers and Tammy Metts for their compassionate care.