Obituary of Mary Elizabeth Frazier

Mary Elizabeth Writt Frazier, 80, of Fairmont, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at her residence. She was born June 20, 1936 in Shepherdstown, WV a daughter of the late Charles Curtis and Myrtle Costella Writt. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Allen Frazier in 2010. Mary was a Methodist by faith. She was a graduate of Shepherdstown High School, as well as a 1958 graduate of Shepherd College with a degree in elementary education. She taught for three years in Shepherdstown and later retiredwith 37 years in Florida education system. She taught primarily first grade and specialized in reading at Nocatee Elementary in Arcadia, FL. Mary was an excellent teacher who was dedicated to all of her students and helping them achieve their full potential. Her classes were often quick to fill up as she was often requested by parents to teach their children. Mary enjoyed bowling and had been a part of league bowling in the past. She made the “world’s best” carrot cake and was well known for baking them as gifts for friends and family. She loved playing ball with her fur baby “Missy” and was a huge Miami Dolphins fan. Mary was devoted to her family. Her son Ray was the center of her world and her grandchildren were her pride and joy. She and her husband moved to West Virginia upon their birth to be a part of their daily lives. She loved being involved with her grandchildrens’ activities. Mary is survived by her son, Raymond and his wife Heather Frazier, Jr, of Fairmont, her step-daughter, Michelle Frazier of St. Petersburg, FL, her grandchildren: Zachary and Brady Frazier of Fairmont, Kim and her husband Gary Cosner of Keyser, WV, David and his wife Dani Martin of Frederick, MD, and an honorary grandson, Jamal Womble of Fairmont . She is also survived by her great grandchildren: Summer Padgett, Brian Padgett, Troy Martin, Travis Martin, Trevor Martin, and Justin Martin; brothers, Hartman Lowell Writt and John Henry Writt; several nieces and nephews; and her special fur baby “Missy”. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Donald Lloyd Writt and Curtis Neil Writt, and her sisters, Ann Estelle Mills and Myra Kennedy Martin. Memorial donations may be made to Life United Methodist Church 1564 Mary Lou Retton, Fairmont to be used towards their Partners in Education with Watson Elementary School in order to continue her dedication of educating and caring for children. Friends and family may visit the Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont , on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from 11AM until 1PM. A memorial service will be held in the funeral home on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 1PM with Reverend Larry Buckland officiating. Private family interment of her cremated remains will take place at a later date. Online condolences may be made to www.fordfuneralhomes.com.