Drenda Kay Frick

September 11, 1947 - February 8, 2025

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6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

Wednesday 2/12, 1:00 pm

Kay was born on September 11, 1947, to Harry and Lavonia Nelson in Odessa, Texas. Her arrival was unique—she was born in a motel room as her family was returning home from Alaska. Due to her father’s work as a contractor, she spent much of her childhood moving between Texas and Colorado. She graduated from Caprock High School in Amarillo, Texas.

During the Christmas season following her graduation, Kay met the love of her life, Virgil Frick, at her uncle’s house. Their courtship was brief, lasting only six months before they married on June 30, 1966, in Amarillo. Just one week after their wedding, Virgil, who was serving in the U.S. Air Force, received orders to report for training at Fort Benjamin Harrison in Indiana. Soon after, he was deployed to Vietnam, leaving his new bride behind.

Upon Virgil’s return, the couple settled in Amarillo for six years before moving to Panhandle, Texas, in 1974, where they built their lives together while raising their two children and three grandchildren. Kay dedicated 30 years to Panhandle ISD and was deeply involved with the Panhandle Church of Christ, where her faith and service touched many lives.

In addition to being a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Kay had a heart for children in need. She opened her home and heart as a foster mother to several babies, providing them with love and care during their earliest days.

In 2011, Kay and Virgil moved to Lubbock, Texas, to be closer to family, where they remained until her passing.

Kay is survived by her devoted husband of 58 years, Virgil Frick; her son, Glen Frick (Kimberly); her beloved grandchildren, Brennan Frick (Jordan), Tyler Frick (Brianna), Wesley Frick (fiancé Chris Albert), Hayden Frick, Lindsey Frick (fiancé Clayton Echols), and Ally Frick; and her cherished great-grandchildren, Gavin, Isaac, Jack, Kayleb, Kloee, Hudson, Prestyn, and Lachlan Frick. She is also survived by her sister, Karen Buchanan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry and Lavonia Nelson, and her daughter, Virginia Frick.

Kay’s life was defined by love, faith, and selfless service to her family, church, and community. She will be dearly missed but forever remembered in the hearts of those who knew her.

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With heartfelt condolences, Glenn and family.

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

My deepest sympathy for your loss.

Virgil and Glenn, I was so saddened to see the news about Kay's passing. I know how much you both will miss her. I have fond memories of knowing her back at Panhandle Jr. High; she had such a wonderful, dry sense of humor that I always appreciated. Thinking of you both during this difficult time and sending my deepest condolences. Mary House Walker

I'm so.sorrynfor your loss . I loved Mrs.Kay.she was a blessing to my life . Each and every day she always had a smile on her face. It was a blessing to take care of her .

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Virgil, you are a treasure and are greatly loved and we know how much she was loved by you. Our hearts go out to all of you during this time of loss. Alan and Carol Alexander

Thinking of all of you during this time. Kay was a lovely woman who loved her family deeply. She will be truly missed. We love you all Kate, Bryan and the boys.

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I'm so sorry for your loss. Praying you can treasure the good memories.

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You and your family are in our thoughts during this difficult time.

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Virgil, Glenn and family; my sincere condolences to each of you. May God fill your hearts with the sweetest memories to cherish. Kay was a beautiful woman filled with such a sweet caring spirit, a smile that would warm one’s heart and twinkling eyes full of joy. Her Christianity was a shining example for everyone. May God hold your family within his loving arms and comfort each of you. I am very sorry that I was unable to attend Kay’s celebration of life today. The Texas Panhandle weather decided to bring a layer of ice to our roadways. 🥲 I will be praying for each of you. In Christian love, Peggy Crow

Kay was more than my cousin, she was my dearest friend since childhood. I have wonderful memories from our school days to taking our trips once a year to San Marcos. Kay (and Karen) lost their mom way too soon but was known for "taking Aunt Chris to Walmart". We did get together as often as we could - the 2 sets of sisters who were cousins and Rainell when she could be with us. Virgil, you were the love of her life and the family was so happy she had someone who treated her so well. Glen, she loved you and was so very proud of you. She loved all her family members. Karen, you were a good sister to her and she knew she was blessed to have you. She was one of those who left footprints on your heart.

I have so many wonderful memories of Kay and her hospitality. The Friday nights with the Dukes of Hazard followed by Saturday morning cartoons, I will always remember Kay’s warm hospitality. Most of all, I remember her for being the mother of an excellent son. His life of care and leadership is a reflection of God’s work through Kay and Virgil. “Well done good and faithful servant” are real words she is experiencing now.

Your in our prayers, Brian and Michele , Eric and Heather, Don and Mary

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Virgil we are so sorry for your loss. We pray to the Lord for comfort for you and your children, grand children and great grandchildren. We have shared many good memories through the years. We are unable to come to come to the service for Kay but you will be in our thoughts and prayers. Hope to see you at flag raising.

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Virgil, I am sorry that Nancy & I can’t make the services for she had surgery on her ankle and can’t walk on it for six weeks. I want you to know that I enjoyed working with Kay at NWTH for fourteen years and helping you put in a water diversion flower wall when you lived close to Tascosa. Love, the Srygleys

Kay was a good, close friend, patient, loving, kind, and a hard worker wherever she found responsibility. She has already been missed by many from Panhandle, and especially we in the church where she served faithfully as a servant and an encourager. May God continue to bless Virgil and his family through the coming days as life without her changes daily.

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