Cynthia Ray Frazier

Cynthia Ray Frazier, 64, of Fraziers Bottom, WV, was united with her Lord and Savior on October 7, 2018 at CAMC-General Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Webster Ray, Sr. and Myrtle Cora (Johnson) Ray, her beloved brothers Manuel Ray of Eleanor, Harry Webster Ray, Jr (surviving wife, Sue) of Winfield, and Jim Johnson of Willoughby, Ohio. Cynthia was a devout Christian and lifelong member of the Fraziers Bottom United Methodist Church. She is survived by her treasured husband, Jim Frazier of Fraziers Bottom, and brother Gary W. Ray (Cindy) of Oak Hill. Cynthia cherished all of her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews on both sides of her family, who were like her own children to her. They were the pride and joy of her life, and she loved to speak of them every opportunity she had. She taught them many things during the times they spent together, and made memories that will live on through the lives of the ones she left behind. Of those, a few were a part of her everyday life, who affectionately referred to her as Aunt Cynthi, or Nitnee. Those include Stephanie, Emily and Kaleb Glandon of Eleanor, Leslie and Lillian Hanna of Winfield, Amy, Derek, Nathan, Kendall Bloomfield of Oak Hill, Adam Ray of Williamsburg, Virginia, Jami, Austin, and Leah Johnson of Yucca Valley, California, Cynthia had many special friends that were part of her life. She cherished her friendships and valued the connections that she made throughout her lifetime. Suzie Cole, and her children Kaylyn Cole, Emma Cole Hatfield, and Alex Cole (also Cynthia's Godson), had a priceless connection with Cynthia, and a friendship bond that was untouchable. Cynthia attended Scott Teays Elementary School, where she later realized her dream of teaching. She was a graduate of Winfield High School, West Virginia State College, and Marshall University Graduate College. Cynthia's lifelong passion was educating the next generation of Americans, spending well over 30 years of her life as an educator and Principal in the Putnam County schools. She was a Milken Award recipient, and an Arch Coal award winner. Cynthia was a very accomplished educator, but the true pride of her life was making a difference in the lives of young people, and encouraging them to lead happy and fulfilled lives. After spending countless years teaching, Cynthia expanded her career as Assistant Principal for a number of years, before becoming a Principal with the Putnam County School System, where she retired in 2011. She also enjoyed gardening, cooking, spending time with family, and traveling the world with her husband, Jim. Cynthia will be a sorely missed focal point in the community. Funeral services will be 1pm Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Chapman Funeral Home, Winfield, with Dr. Rev. Ed Grant officiating. Graveside service will be at Frazier's Bottom United Methodist Church immediately following the funeral service. The family will accept friends to visit from 5-8pm Friday and an hour prior to the service both at the funeral home. You may also visit Cynthia's tribute page to share your memories with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made in her memory to the Fraziers Bottom United Methodist Church Building Preservation Fund, 916 Stave Branch Road, Fraziers Bottom,WV 25082. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 12848 Winfield Road, Winfield is honored to serve the Ray/Frazier families.

Cynthia Ray Frazier

September 4, 1954 - October 7, 2018