Ruby Edna Frazier

RUBY E. FRAZIER, age 90, of Knoxville, TN departed this life for her heavenly home on January 23, 2009. She passed away at home in the presence of loving family members and a dear family friend. She was born in Sneedville, TN, the daughter of Brownlow and Delsia Greene and was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde R. Frazier; son, Roger C. Frazier; sister, Gracie Greene; brothers, Donald, Arnold, Edgar and Omer Greene. Ruby was a member of Hillcrest United Methodist Church in Knoxville, TN. She treasured life, her family and friends, and was a very devoted Christian. Ruby and her husband, Clyde R. Frazier, helped found the Smokey Mountain Chapter for the American Ex-Prisoners of War for East Tennessee. She will always be remembered for her peaceful nature, loving spirit, stark independence, and great cooking ability. Ruby is survived by her son, Stephen C. Frazier and his wife, Leslie; grandchildren, Stephanie Frazier Porter and her husband, Tim, Ezra Frazier, Michael Frazier, Ryan Frazier and his wife Jamie; step-grandchildren, Rachel Cox, Greg Blevins and Michael Blevins; great-grandchildren, Alyssa and Trevin Frazier; sisters, Irene Shelton, Bettye Doyle and husband, Bob; sister-in-law, Janie Greene; several beloved nieces and nephews; devoted friends, Barbara Bright and Linda Moore. Special thanks to the nurses at Covenant Hospice for providing compassionate care to Ruby and her loved ones during the final days of her life. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday evening, January 25, 2009 at Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 p.m. with Reverend Patrick Polis officiating. Family and friends will meet at 12:45 p.m. on Monday afternoon at Pleasant Grove Piney Cemetery for a 1:00 p.m. graveside interment service. Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN (865) 475-3892 www.farrarfuneralhome.com