Mary Fraze Obituary
She was born November 11, 1930 in Palisades Park, NJ, to the late John E. Messenger and Louise Helen Crane.
She is also preceded in death by a great-grandchild, Liam Canfield-Smithson. She will also be glad to again join her beloved dogs, Brut, Heidi, and Bernie, who also passed before her. She was a machine operator for Phillip Morris and a former member of St. Helen's Catholic Church in Louisville. She later moved to Port Richey, FL, to enjoy her retirement.
Survivors include daughters, Patricia Ann Vierling (Bill) of New Albany, IN, Janet Louise Smithson of New Port Richey, FL, Mary Agnes Fraze of Louisville, KY; son, Robert Louis Fraze of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Becky Hale, Leah Vierling, Scott Judd, Daniel Smithson, Jeffrey Smithson, Nathan Stilger, and Jaran Stilger; 14 great-grandchildren .
Visitation will be 12-8 p.m. Sunday at Kraft Funeral Service, 2776 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN. Her funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Kraft Funeral Chapel. According to her wishes her cremated remains will be laid to rest at Louisville Memorial Gardens West.
The family would like to gratefully acknowledge the care of Vicki Malone, Sylvia, and the staff at Hosparus.
Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to Hosparus or the ASPCA. Online condolences may be made to www.kraftfs.com
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Debbie Swift
November 10, 2012
Janet, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. You and your family are in my prayers.
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Linda Theodore
November 10, 2012
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 10, 2012
Janet, I am very sorry for the loss of your mother and extend my sympathy to you and your family.
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