Thelma Haid Frazier

On December 20, Thelma Haid Frazier, 92, completed "making her plans with God" at her home in Cross Lanes with her family by her side. She was the youngest and only surviving child of six children of Charles Benedict Haid and Bertha Stricker Haid of Dutch Ridge. She was predeceased by: Emma Haid, Charles, Clarence, Edith Haid Summers, and Kenneth. Upon graduating from Charleston School of Commerce, Thelma was employed as a secretary for 10 years at Appalachian Power Company. While employed there, she met and married her best friend, John. She had two daughters, Harriet Frazier Cartmill of Winfield and Nancy Frazier of Charleston. After her marriage to John, Thelma chose to be a stay at home mother. Her daughters were very fortunate to have her presence there. She was a very talented creative homemaker and manager. She enjoyed sewing, needlepoint, making draperies, and upholstering. She enjoyed making her house a home. She loved the challenge of 3D puzzles and became an active user of the Internet until the time of her passing. Thelma and John had a blessed 63-year marriage. After John's retirement they traveled the United States as well as Europe. When they weren't traveling you could find them with friends at Mountaineer Field or at away games with the Ridge Runners. Thelma was a 45 year double breast cancer survivor. Although she was forced to deal with physical adversity early and often in her life, she was much stronger than she realized. She always found the right path to move forward. She lived a very full, active long life of which she was very appreciative. She had a wonderful sense of humor and enjoyed being around people. She was young at heart and very proud. She dressed and lived as though she were much younger than her years. Thelma will be missed in many ways. She was a 55-year member of Cross Lanes United Methodist Church. She was predeceased by her best friend, husband, and life long companion, John. In addition to Nancy and Harriet she leaves behind her granddaughter, Catherine Cartmill Kennedy, (Scott), a nurse for Hospice, whose special care and love for her Maw Maw will always be cherished. Thelma had one adorable great grandson, Randall "Lane" Kennedy. The Great Nan was looking forward to the arrival of her second great grandchild, Lillian Marie Kennedy, in March. Thelma chose to donate her body to the Human Gift Registry of West Virginia University. "Greater love hath no man than this" John 15:13 Interment will be at a later date beside her husband, John, in Tyler Mountain Memory Gardens. "Together forever." The family would like to thank Joyce and Joey Jordan, her neighbors and best friends, for always having her best interest at heart. The wonderful cooking you provided, the countless hours of helping her and tending to her needs, the friendship and love and the quality that you added to her life as well as to John's, will always be remembered. The family would like to thank Betty Darby and Cross Lanes United Methodist Church for the wonderful Wednesday dinners as well as your friendship, prayers, and support. As a result, Thelma always looked forward to Wednesdays. And finally, the family would like to thank Bonnie Seabolt and Betty Young for the wonderful attention and home care you provided. Mother was very fortunate to benefit from your friendship, love, and your unwavering loyalty, all of which allowed her to fulfill her wish to live the remainder of her life comfortably in her own home. A private celebration of Thelma's life will be held at a later date with Pastor Dr. Gary Nelson officiating. In lieu of flowers the family requests you remember Thelma by donating to Cross Lanes United Methodist Church, 5320 Frontier Drive, Cross Lanes, WV 25313. Visit www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com to share memories or to express condolences. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve the Frazier family.

Thelma Haid Frazier

June 26, 1923 - December 20, 2015