Mary Jane "Sis" Scates

Gaffney, SC - - Mary Jane "Sis" Frye Scates, 82, of 942 9th Street, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at her residence.

Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of the late Leonard Scates and the daughter of the late William R. Frye, Sr. and Inez Kirby Frye. She was a graduate of Gaffney High School, enjoyed caring for stray cats and enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Scates was retired from Cherokee Memorial Hospital and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is a daughter, Penny Scates Clormann (Michael) of the home; a brother, Charles Roland Frye (Jane) of Ringo, GA; three sisters, Vicky Hall of Palo Alto, CA, Patricia "Trish" Hardaway (Bill) of Dandridge, TN and Doris F. Pearson (Esbert) of Gaffney; a grandson, Cody Clormann (Brianna); a great-granddaughter, Laynie Clormann; two sisters-law, Dianne Frye and Cindy Matthews, both of Gaffney; a special niece, Angel Morrissey of Gaffney; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Scates was preceded in death by two sons, Barry Scates and Michael Scates; and three brothers, William R. "Billy" Frye Jr., James E. Frye and Dennis E. Frye.

The family would like to express special thanks to Interim Hospice and her caregivers Renee, Tish, Leighton and Tracey.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00PM on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Frederick Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Interim Hospice, 775 Spartan Blvd., Suite 101, Spartanburg, SC, 29301.

The family will be at the residence.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC