Patricia L. Frey, 79, of Schnecksville, died on July 3, 2017, in her home.

She was the wife of the late William D. Frey.

Born June 19, 1938, in Allentown, she was the daughter of the late Theodore F. and Thelma E. (Quier) Rothrock.

An entrepreneur and great mother, she co-owned, with her late husband, the former Plaza Beverage Inc. at Crest Plaza from 1986-2000 and concurrently worked as an award winning salesperson at Rothrock Motor Sales, Allentown, from 1985-99.

Before that, she owned and operated the former Pat Frey’s Beauty Salon, Schnecksville, from 1960-84.

A member of Jordan United Church of Christ, South Whitehall, she sang with the choir.

She loved her family and friends with all her heart and soul and was an extraordinary woman who instilled confidence and courage in everyone who knew her.

She adored flower gardening and loved to watch her garden and her family blossom.

Her survivors include children Terri Grim, Michael Frey, Randy Frey and his wife, Shelley, and Toni Kinsley and her husband, Rick; brothers Ted, Kenny and Donald Rothrock; grandchildren Brad and Amy, Steve and Gina, Christina and Chris, Jennie and Brandon, Lauren, Holly and JR, Christian and Madison; and great-grandchildren Taylor, Kaitlyn, Amber, Brett, Chloe, Skyler and Coen.

She was predeceased by siblings Gloria Rothrock and Bruce Rothrock Sr.

Expressions of sympathy may be made at heintzelmancares.com.

Memorial contributions may be made to the church memorial fund and/or to The Sanctuary at Haafsville, both c/o the funeral home, P.O. Box 196, Schnecksville, PA 18078-0196.

Arrangements were made by Heintzelman Funeral Home Inc., Schnecksville.