Linda Frazier, the youngest of seven children, was born in Ruston, Louisiana on May 28, 1945 to Robert Dewey Howard and Dovie Viola Howard. She died in Ruston on August 18, 2024 after a long illness. She was predeceased by her parents and all her siblings: Hazel, Bob, Julia Beth, Thomas, Billy, and Wayne, as well as by her husband, Warren Frazier, Jr.
She is survived by her beloved daughters: Leah Frazier and Lori Henry; her son-in-law, Phil Henry, whom she considered a son; grandchildren: Cody Henry, Lynzi Henry, and Logan Henry; sisters-in-laws: Johnnie Hogan, Lou Howard, and Penny Howard; brother-in-law Mike Frazier; and numerous nieces and nephews, two of whom, Renae Dickerson and Judith Howard, were especially attentive and dear to her.
Linda graduated from Ruston High School in 1963 and from Louisiana Business College in 1964. She was employed at the Department of Motor Vehicles until she had her children, and later worked for many years at Frazier Construction Company.
Upon retirement, she was able to devote more of her time to travel. Linda wanted to see all of the United States, but she never wanted to leave the country. She traveled to 48 states, but a trip to the 49th, an Alaskan cruise, had to be canceled because of Covid. In addition to her love of travel, her hobbies included reading and playing cards of any kind. She hosted many all-day hand-and-foot games at her home, always with abundant refreshments.
The family would like to thank Dr. Benson Grigsby for providing nineteen years of conscientious care. They are appreciative of the nursing care provided by Nikki Blondin, of Premier Hospice, and feel especially grateful for the gentle attention provided by Linda’s caregiver Karen Cockerham. Karen was truly a Godsend.
Linda was a life-long member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church, which, along with her family, was the center of her life. Visitation will be at her church from 5:00-7:00 PM on Tuesday, August 20, 2024 with a funeral service at 2:00 PM on Wednesday at Mineral Springs Baptist Church. Pall bearers are: Will Billberry, Philip Billberry, Jimmie Martin, Joe Brown, Tim Henry, and Barry Gilliland. Honorary pall bearers are Tony Billberry and Lonnie Henry. Memorials may be made to Mineral Springs Baptist Church, 118 Pea Ridge Road, Dubach, LA. 71235 or to a charity of your choice.
