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Dr. Lois Elizabeth Frazier
1920 - 2017
Dr. Lois Elizabeth Frazier
1920 - 2017
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Lois Frazier Obituary
Raleigh
Lois Elizabeth Frazier claimed the promise of resurrection, July 15, 2017. For 97 years she devoted her life to her church, her family and her students.
Lois was the daughter of Joseph and Viola Frazier. Her sisters, Lottie and Virginia, her brother Joseph and niece Elizabeth preceded her in death. She is survived by nine nieces and nephews: Steve Hundley and his wife Barbara, William Frazier; Rembert McNeer; Robert Frazier; Virginia Ann Phillips and husband Peter, Dorothy McNeer O'Quinn and husband James, Bradley Frazier and wife Kathy; Richard McNeer and Tim Hodges; along with many cousins, great and great-great nieces and nephews, and her very special friend Clyde McDowell.
Lois taught at Indiana University and Meredith College where she chaired the Department of Business and Economics.
Lois was a faithful member of Edenton Street United Methodist Church where her Service of Resurrection will be held on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 3pm. Visitation will be 5-7pm Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at Brown-Wynne, 300 St. Mary's St, Raleigh, NC 27605. Burial will follow at 11am Thursday, July 20, 2017 at Overlook Cemetery, Bryant Street, Eden, NC.
In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the institutions that were close to Lois' heart. Lottie, Lois and Virginia Frazier Scholarship of Brevard College, 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC 28712; The Lois E. Frazier Scholarship Fund at UMC-Greensboro, P.O. Box 26170, Greensboro, NC 27402; The Lois Frazier Women in Business Endowment Fund at Meredith College, 3800 Hillsborough Street, Raleigh, NC 27607; or the Edenton Street United Methodist Living Memorial Scholarship Fund, 228 W. Edenton Street, Raleigh, NC 27603.
Condolences may be sent at: www.brownwynne.com
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Annette Bailey
July 29, 2017
Dr Lois Frazier was my advisor and friend through Meredith College. I kept in touch with her through the years after graduation and she was always eager to hear of my accomplishments and travels. She will be missed.
Linda McGehee
July 19, 2017
Lois was always there for me when I was president of the Business and Professional Women NC Federation. She was a mentor and very good friend during the years I was active in the organization. Reading the other entries, Lois was the gentle word or hand behind a lot of younger women in many organizations to 'push' us in the right direction. The Lord received a superior woman in his House this week. She will be sorely missed.
Caryl Sinfield
July 19, 2017
Lois is such a lovely person. She has been an inspiration to so many of her BPW/NC sisters...a mentor, a kind friend, and a lady of distinction.
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Carolyn Williams
July 19, 2017
Lois was a loyal member of the Raleigh BPW Club, a past State President of the North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs (BPW/NC) and also served as Treasurer of the National Federation. She will be remembered for her many years of service and the manner in which she touched the lives of others in special ways.
Carolyn B. Williams
President, Golden Key Club, BPW/NC
Serena Pearce
July 19, 2017
Dr. Lois Frazier influenced many through her love for education and for people in general. She had a special love for her family, but she extended that love to those she associated with at Edenton Street United Methodist and in her many educational institutions and groups. She will always be remembered by her sisters who knew her in the Gamma Eta Chapter of DKG. She will be missed.
July 19, 2017
I've known Lois since 1970, when my mother married her uncle, The Honorable Luther H. Hodges. Lois and I have remained in touch ever since and visited annually. Lois meant a lot to me because of her kind thoughtfulness and great mind. She lived a long and well-lived life. I admire her many charities and contributions to women's causes in business (way ahead of her time!). I so enjoyed hearing of her travels (all over the world). She will be greatly missed.
Linda Jones
July 18, 2017
I wish to extend my sincerest condolences to all of Lois's family. I was privileged to know Lois for many years as a resident of Beckanna Apartments, and I enjoyed celebrating her 90th birthday with her at Edenton Street Methodist Church. I kept in touch with her after her move to Whitaker Glen, where she proudly gave a friend and me a tour and treated us to a delicious lunch. I will always remember Lois for her friendliness, intelligence and generosity.
Monet Thomson
July 18, 2017
My condolences to Lois's family. Having lunch at Whitaker Glen with Lois was one of the highlights of going back to Raleigh. She kept her remarkable mind and chipper attitude all her life, not to mention she dressed with style. Goodbye, Lois, I will miss you!
Peggy Wilder
July 18, 2017
Dr. Lois Frazier was a very special Delta Kappa Gamma Society International Sister. She was such an enlightened sister and continued to learn into her late 90's! I was so pleased that she leaned to email and we corresponded through that media. We will miss Dr. Frazier at our meetings this chapter year! My Thoughts & Prayers are with her very special nieces & nephews.
May God Bless each of you,
Peggy Wilder, Zebulon NC
Gamma Eta Chapter
Hattie Blue BAZEMORE
July 18, 2017
I am very appreciative of the professional support Lois showed me as a young professional through the NC and National Business Education Association. She had much to offer and she did.
Janet Carlson
July 18, 2017
I have known Lois since the 1970's when we met at the swimming pool at Beckanna Apartments. After many years of being friends she casually mentioned that she had graduated from UNC-G. By the time the conversation had concluded we realized that she and my mother had been friends in college. Looking in my mother's college annual there was a picture of Lois! When I attended her 90th birthday party at Edenton Street Methodist Church I commented to a friend that when my mother and Lois were in college together that my mother would have never dreamed that the daughter she would have many years later would attend Lois' 90th birthday party. Even after Lois moved out of Beckanna I still expected to see her walking the halls as I did so many mornings. When the apartment building was remodeled and Lois moved down into the apartment below her, I then moved down from my apartment into Lois' apartment where I still live. I will always remember Lois for her wit, charm, and intelligence and all the wonderful conversations we had. It was an honor to be her friend.
Deena & Herb Williams
July 18, 2017
Love and sympathy for the family. We know she was a great lady. We could tell by the way her niece, and our friend, Ann Phillips, spoke of her. She will watch over you, Ann, and family.
Deena and Herb
Rosemary Hornak
July 18, 2017
Lois Frazier was a powerful mentor to countless women, inspiring all of us to be strong. She was a role model to learn well, work hard, encourage others, and stay true to your principles. Deepest sympathy to family and friends.
Pat Sledge, BPW Past President
July 18, 2017
The North Carolina Federation of Business and Professional Women's Club lost a dedicated member, a dear friend, a mentor to countless women and girls and a strong advocate for women's issues. One of the highlights of my presidency was in being able to present to Dr. Frazier a personal letter from then President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama honoring Lois on her 95th birthday recognizing her 68 years of membership in BPW and her commitment to women helping women. A delight was when I handed her the microphone for a few words, and she spoke extemporanoiously for more than 15 minutes on her memories of the progress she'd seen during her membership years with the Organization. Lois only missed a State Convention when it fell on the same date as her family reunion. On more than one occasion, she was chauffeured from one to the other. She touched the lives of many of us and will be missed by all.
Jo Naylor
July 17, 2017
It was an honor to know Dr. Lois. She will be missed by Diana and me! Prayers for her family.-Dr. Jo Naylor, one of her BPW/NC sisters.
Stairway going up!
Tim Frazier
July 17, 2017
I have many memories of Aunt Lois. I'll share two. Visiting Meredith College with mom. Aunt Lois's students would ooh and ah over me, if I knew then what I know now I would've kissed back, hugged and held hands longer. Most memorable were Lois's frequent visits. She would tell stories of her overseas travels and bring me trinkets. Everything a young boy wanted, hotel ash trays, and post cards, Nothing to play with but the trinkets came from another country, now that's cool! She would also mentor me with my Elementary, Middle and High school classes and courses. Honestly, didn't want the mentorship but today I have a post graduate degree, and have traveled the globe. I understand the value of those trinkets now and wish I still had them. More powerful than trinkets, I have an education, spent time with her and have those memories of her. I love you Aunt Lois and will see you again and will be begging you for your guidance and mentorship.
Marti & Grady Hudson
July 17, 2017
We did not know Lois except from pictures that her niece, Ann, posted. Ann always spoke so highly of her. Our condolences to Ann and Pete Phillips and the rest of the family ! She is truly in a much better place !
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