Frances G. Mcroy

Frances G. McRoy, 86, of Sedalia, MO, passed away Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Bothwell Regional Health Center in Sedalia. She was born on January 12, 1937 in Jackson, MI the daughter of Irving Charles Rifkin and Melva Catherine (Hall) Rifkin, who preceded her in death.

On August 4, 1956 in Jackson, MI, she was united in marriage to Larry Richard McRoy, who preceded her in death on June 5, 2018.

Frances was a 1955 graduate of Jackson High School, Jackson, MI. In 1969, she and Larry moved their family to Sedalia. She and Larry started Sedalia Computer Services until selling the business to their son, Rick. Frances then returned to school to further her education and was a 1973 graduate of State Fair Community College and a 1977 graduate of Central Missouri State University. She and Larry then purchased the Alibi Inn in 1987 and worked there until their retirement.

Frances was also an Instructor at State Fair Community College for over 20 years. She taught Business Management, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising. She was a member of the Sedalia Country Club where she enjoyed playing golf, cards, and Mah Jongg. She enjoyed traveling with her husband Larry and spending their winters in Florida with her sisters.

Frances is survived by two children Rick McRoy (Luci) of Sedalia, and Cathy Coble (Steve) of Sedalia; four grandchildren, Chad McRoy, Chase McRoy, Jessica Coble, and Lindsey Coble; a great grandson, Cruz McRoy; and a sister Marilyn Barnstead of Holt, MI.

In addition to her husband and parents, Frances was preceded in death by a sister, Felista Amburgey.

There will be a private family only entombment of cremains held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery, Sedalia.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial gifts be sent to the State Fair Community College Foundation directed to the McRoy Family Endowed Scholarship Fund or to a charity of the donors choice, in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel, Sedalia.