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1925
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2020
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JoAn Fraser Obituary
Bartlesville - JoAn Neely Fraser was born on December 1, 1925 in Texarkana, Arkansas to Earnest "Ned" Neely and Gertrude Dildy Neely. She was reared in Muskogee, Oklahoma. After high school graduation, she worked for the government Rationing Department during World War II. During that time, she met a young military officer, Hugh Blaine Fraser, who she would marry after his return from active duty in Europe. They celebrated 74 years of marriage.
JoAn and Blaine had three sons, David and his wife Debi, father of Neely (deceased) and Cole; Bob and his wife Meredith, father of Marshall, Jordan (Ihrig) and Shelby; Michael and his wife Kwan, father of Robbie, Ashley (Lewis) and Meghan. They had six great grandchildren: Jack, Harrison and Ellie Ihrig, Harper Fraser, and Hudson and Landon Lewis. They had two nieces, Dr. Jan Sweet Freeman and Susan White, and two nephews, Joe and Jim Neely. Their sons and their families were a huge source of love and happiness in her life.
JoAn worked several years with Hospitality Hostess Service, welcoming newcomers to Bartlesville. Following that, she worked for Barlows as an interior designer. When her husband was transferred to Hopkinsville, Kentucky, she opened a gift and home decorating shop. After her return to Bartlesville, she partnered with her longtime friend Mardell Campbell and opened "Around the House" at Eastland Center. After ten years, they sold the shop and retired.
JoAn and Blaine were charter members of Disciples Christian Church and it was a very important part of their lives. Both served as Elders for many years and they loved each and every member.
A Celebration of life will be held at 2:00 pm, Thursday, October 15, 2020, at Disciples Christian Church. This service will be outdoors, so attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be given to Disciples Christian Church. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Stumpff Funeral Home and Crematory.
Friends who wish may sign the online guest book and leave condolences at www.stumpff.org.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Jim and Jenith Mashek
October 16, 2020
What a blessing it was to have had JoAn in our lives! She was our friend from the time we arrived at Disciples Christian in 1970. She and Blaine taught all of us about what it was like to love and care for one another. We will truly miss her.
Michelle Martin
October 13, 2020
When I moved to Bartlesville Mr. and Mrs. Fraser were some of the first people I met. I can’t think of two better ambassadors for the community than the Frasers. Mrs. Fraser was kind, gentle, joyful, and always a delight to to talk with and listen to. She always had a smile on her face that gave others great joy. I am sending my deepest sympathies to the Fraser family at this difficult time. Mrs. Fraser was a treasure, may her memory be a blessing to all who knew and loved her.
Stumpff Funeral Home
October 12, 2020
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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