Frieda Mae Harryman

Frieda Mae Harryman, 85-years-old, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2024, after a two-year struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Frieda was born Frieda Mae Meyers on February 13, 1939, in North Carolina, and then her family shortly thereafter moved to Baltimore. She grew up in a blended family with her sister Sandy and half-brother Bill. Frieda grew up in a cozy modest home behind what we fondly remember as the Harundale Mall and went on to graduate from Glen Burnie High School. While in high school Frieda met Thomas Harryman, and their connection was instant and undeniable. They were married at the beautiful Immaculate Conception Church in Towson, Maryland. It was a day filled with joy, love, and the promise of a lifetime together. And that promise was fulfilled because they celebrated 51-and-a-half years of marriage before Tom passed away. The two of them created a beautiful life together with nine beautiful children and an amazing family and legacy of love.

In the early years of raising the children Frieda was a stay-at-home mom until the youngest sister, Peggy, was a toddler. Times were tough and Frieda decided to work to help make ends meet. She started working part-time as a crossing guard in Linthicum, and then ventured into various sales positions where she consistently performed as a top salesperson, always with a smile and a story to share. When Tom retired, Frieda and Tom moved to Ocean Pines, and Frieda pursued another career opportunity as a senior. She embraced a new role working at the local hospital’s check-in front desk, where she thrived, assisting the community with warmth and kindness. She absolutely loved this job and cherished the meaningful relationships she built while working.
Frieda had a deep and abiding faith that strengthened in later life. She believed in Catholicism and found immense comfort in her relationship with the Blessed Mother. As her health declined, her faith remained a cornerstone of her life. She often asked those around her to join her in prayer, finding comfort in shared moments of spirituality.
Our family is beyond thankful and humbled to honor our “Mom” who gave us life. We are blessed beyond measure to have our beautiful children and grandchildren and families, a legacy that comes from Mom.
We will miss Mom dearly, but her spirit will live on in our hearts.
Frieda is survived by her loving children: Theresa Mountcastle, Susan Caplan and Howard Caplan, Patti Fetty and Tom Fetty, Thomas Harryman and Anna Harryman, Dorothy Hodges and David Hodges, Jenny Coldiron and Terry Coldiron, Maria Neal and Michael Neal, Mary Winner and Andy Winner, Peggy Hiebler and Paul Hiebler;
Her loving Grandchildren: Rick Brantner, Jason Katzenberger and Jennifer Katzenberger, Jacob Harryman and Heather Mekiliesky Harryman, Gabriel Harryman, Shawn Baker and Miranda Baker, Tammy Marie Baker and John Glenn, Rachel Edwards, TJ Fetty, Jessica Harryman Coe and Benjamin Coe, Rebecca Robbins and Zach Robbins, David Hodges and Jennifer Hodges, Sarah Hodges, Kacy McGill, Margaret McGill Girvin and Dustin Girvin, Zachary Neal, Rachel Neal, Angela Schroen and Branden Schroen, Abigail Fratantuono, Jake Winner and Grace Winner, Luke Winner, Dalton Winner and Briana Bush Winner;
Her loving Great Grandchildren: Mason Stinchcomb-Bildstein and November Bildstein, Valerie Gottschalk and Duane Gottschalk, Jr., Trey Brantner, Allyson Smith and Justin Smith, Courtney Katzenberger, Lily Harryman, Madelyn Harryman, Bethany Baker, Savannah Baker, Travis Trammell, Aaron Hodges;
Her loving Great Great-Grandchildren: Elle Zinkand, Jayden Smith, Violet Baker, and Ollie Gottschalk.
Frieda is preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas Harryman, loving granddaughter Wendy Brantner, loving son-in-law Robert Mountcastle, loving sister, Sandra Lunczynski, and loving brother, Bill Meyers.
Please join us to celebrate the amazing life of Frieda Mae Harryman.
The viewing will be at the Candlelight Funeral Home, at 1835 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD. 21228, on Monday, October 21st from 3 to 5 p.m.and 7 to 9 p.m.
The funeral service will be at the Candlelight Funeral Home on October 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery.
To honor Frieda’s legacy, you may order flowers for the service through the funeral home,
https://www.candlelightfuneralhome.com/send-flowers, or you may make a donation to Coastal Hospice