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Viola Davis-Frazier Obituary

Davis-Frazier, Viola Was the first of seven children born to the late Osborn Thomas Davis and Hannah Ruth Mitchell-Davis on June 9, 1944 in Proctor, Arkansas. She went home to glory on March 21, 2013. She is preceded in death by her husband Isaac H. Frazier; both parents; two brothers, Osborn T. Davis Jr. and Donnie Davis; and one sister, Cardelia Davis-Hart. On September 23, 1961, Viola married Isaac H. Frazier. They were married for nearly 50 years and this union was blessed with eight children: Anita, Isaac D., Tamara, Darrin, Donald, Demetrice, Talisa, and Charise. Viola was a loving mother that was devoted to her family. She worked as a homemaker for her husband and 8 children, and she worked outside the home during her life. She worked at Spiegel Catalog, Gary Auto Parts, and she retired from Methodist Hospital Northlake Campus as a diet clerk in 2000. Viola united with Trinity Cathedral Church of God in Christ at 1217 W. 25th Ave., Gary, IN in 1964. Viola has led a victorious life in Christ. She overcame blindness; she was a 12-year breast cancer survivor, and she lived with Alzheimer's for more than 9 years. She never let any of those things shake her faith and trust in God. Her memory will be cherished by her 8 children: Anita (Jessie Jr.) Watts, Portage, IN, Isaac (Renita) Frazier, Indianapolis, IN, Tamara (Thomas) Williams Lafayette, IN, Darrin Frazier, Gary, IN, Donald (Kim) Frazier, Lafayette, IN, Demetrice (Darren) Givens, Crown Point, IN, Talisa (Marc) Meekins, Desoto, TX, Charise (Dewayne) Shoffner, Indianapolis, IN; 16 grandchildren: Toishawna Williams, Thomas Williams Jr., Tasia Williams, Donyenne Frazier, Dominique Hopson, DeAndre Frazier, Rashad Givens, Sterling Givens, Jessica Watts, Peyton Watts, Markeith Flenorl, Darrin J. Frazier II, Lauren Frazier, Cameran Shoffner, Mason Meekins, Maddox Meekins; 9 great-grandchildren: TaSharra Moore, Kwanta Crawford, Cayden Williams, Keshawn Williams, Kegan Williams, Lelia Frazier, Tiana Frazier, Damarcus Flenorl, Damarion Flenorl. She will be missed by 3 sisters, Samella (Curtis) Savage, Cynthia Hall, and Debra (James) Taylor, Ethel Frazier, and Gwen Frazier; dear friend, Birdie Meekins, and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, family and friends. Visitation Friday, March 29, 2013 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. with family hour from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Trinity Cathedral Church of God in Christ, 1217 W. 25th Ave. Gary, IN 46407. Funeral services will be Saturday, March 30, 2013 at Tree of Life MB Church, 2323 W. 11th Ave. Gary, IN 46404 at 11 a.m., Elder William Smith officiating. Interment will be at Ridge Lawn Cemetery, 4401 W. Ridge Rd. Gary, IN.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 24, 2013.
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Sorry for your loss,Viola was a beautiful co-worker.

Almetter Crawford

April 1, 2013

SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. GOD PROMISES US THAT WE WILL SEE OUR LOVED ONES AGAIN, MAY YOU FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING THAT HE IS WITH YOU NOW.

March 28, 2013

My deepest condolences to the Frazier family. What a wonderful person Viola was, I never heard her say a harsh word to anyone. She was a person who always had a smile on her face & a heart with room for many friends. She & I work together at the hospital. Ocassionally I would see her at Broadway Auto Parts. May our Lord give her eternal rest.

Shirley (Wilson) Warrington

March 28, 2013

To The Family: Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal. May you find comfort in knowing that Jesus is with us always.

Minister Martha Adams

March 28, 2013

To the family of Viola Davis-Frazier,

To GOD be the glory! Your mother is resting peacefully with the LORD. Cherish all the wonderful years that you were blessed to have your mother in your life. All the memories formed shall comfort you at this time. Take heart in knowing that you will see her again.

Best Regards,
Kisha Johnson-Smith

Kisha Johnson-Smith

March 27, 2013

When a beautiful soldier like Mrs Frazier goes "home", it is worthy of great celebration! I pray that friends and family will be able to gather and celebrate her life and legacy. Our prayers are with you.

Elders Lawrence & Latisha Williams

March 24, 2013

To the family,
I'm very sorry to read about your loss. Mrs. Frazier sounds like a person who cared about spiritual things. May you draw close to God in prayer and find comfort in reading his Word.

March 24, 2013

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