Dallas Cowboys’ Jerry Jones reveals medical procedure at beloved assistant’s memorial
While giving an emotional tribute at a memorial service for his beloved longtime assistant Marylyn Love, Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones acknowledged that he had recently undergone a minor medical procedure that prevented him from attending the NFL Combine in Indianapolis earlier this month.
Jones said he is doing fine but revealed the procedure while recalling one of the final conversations he had with Love, whom he called his best friend.
When Love heard that Jones, 79, was having a procedure Love said “Jerry, you know we have to go at the same time.” Love passed away at age 80 on March 10.
Jones said Love was more worried his procedure than her own failing health and it was final example of her taking care of him as she had done faithfully working by his side for the last 43 years.
Among the several hundred people attending the memorial for Love at Highland Park United Methodist Church on Tuesday were current Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy and two former coaches in Jason Garrett and Barry Switzer.
McCarthy was in attendance along with entire Cowboys coaching staff and quarterback Dak Prescott. The former players in attendance included Troy Aikman, Daryl Johnston, Tony Tolbert, Greg Ellis and Charles Haley.
One staffer called Love “the heart and soul” of the Cowboys organization and said she will be missed by all.
Certainly, Jones will miss her most. He said she had his back in all of his business and was part of everything he has accomplished since buying the Cowboys.
He recruited Love from an Oklahoma City law firm in 1979 to work for his Arkansas-based oil and gas company.
She came to Dallas when he bought the Cowboys in 1989 and not only served as his executive assistant but his trusted advisor. He thanked her family for everything Love had done to help uplift and support his family.
Love is survived by her son Greg Fryar and daughter Laura Fryar, who also works for the Cowboys.
This story was originally published March 15, 2022 at 6:09 PM.
