Erlene Maynor Frazier

Patsy Erlene Maynor Frazier, 81, of the Oak Grove community, departed this life on February 8, 2022, surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born on March 25, 1940, in Benton, Tennessee to the late J.L. Maynor and Chassie Presswood Thomas.  Throughout life, she had a passion for serving the Lord with her family.  She was a faithful life-long member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.  She married the love of her life, the late Roy A. Frazier in 1956.  Ms. Frazier was an avid gardener and was honored to help organize the Chilhowee Mountain Harvest Festival for many years.  After retiring, she volunteered with the Polk County Food Bank, People Helping People, and the Candlelighter’s Fun Day.   A few of her fondest memories include celebrating the many milestones each of her children and grandchildren have accomplished as well as the blessings of her 13 cherished great-grandchildren. She was loved throughout the community and will forever be missed. 

In addition to her parents, J.L. Maynor and Chassie Presswood Thomas, she was preceded in death by her brother, Morris Maynor.

Left to cherish the many memories include her beloved children, Jan (Marvin) Rogers, Ricky (Janice) Frazier, and Randy (Colleen) Frazier; cherished grandchildren, Jeremy (Christy) Rogers, Jill (Zachary) Swafford, Justin (Chanmony) Frazier, Jared (Jessica) Frazier, Christy (Russ) Swafford, Angel (Matt) Royse, Brandie (Adam) Wolfe, and Miranda (J.D.) Bell; great-grandchildren, Landon and Gavin Rogers, Jaxon and Taylor Swafford, Riley Frazier, Pierce, Reece, and Elise Swafford, Lilli and Mason Royse, Cameron and Dylan Wolfe, Hattie Bell, and #14 on the way.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Oak Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Blake Gibson, Pastor Joel Jenkins, and Pastor Don Whitehead officiating. 

A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Oak Grove Cemetery, with her grandsons serving as pallbearers.

Family and friends will gather from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, prior to the service at the church.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.HigginsFuneral.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Higgins Funeral Home of Benton.