Joyce Roper Frazier, 64, of Mills River, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2011, at Elizabeth House following a period of declining health. A native and lifelong resident of Henderson County, she was the daughter of the late Louis Otto and Helen Young Roper, and the wife of the late Charles Ludy Frazier who died in 1991. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Roper. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and member of Mills River United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Amy Pierce and her husband James of Mills River; a son, Scott Frazier and his wife Lisa of Mills River; two granddaughters, Chelsea and Hannah Frazier of Mills River; a brother, Larry Roper and his wife JoAnn of Flat Rock; mother-in-law, Margie Frazier of Flat Rock; and a number of nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn Memorial Park with Rev. Paul Thompson officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Four Seasons Compassion for Life, 571 S. Allen Road, Flat Rock, NC 28731.
Sorry to hear about your loss. Will miss Aunt Joy very much.
It was a privilege to know Joy, she was a very warm and kind person and always loving others. GOD now has a beautiful angel in heaven. I am sorry she has left us and we will miss her greatly. May GOD bless her family and give them peace and comfort during this hard time.
Scott & Amy,I just heard tonight about your mom passing away.I am so sorry for your loss.I always remember Joy as being such a sweet loving lady as I grew up with you both.May GOD bring you all comfort during this time of need if you need anything at all please let me know.Love you both.Kimmy
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to all of Joy’s family and friends. She was and always will be a pillar of our community.
to the family of Joy Roper Frazier, my thought and prayers are with you during the most difficult time!
Peace Be with you!
Joy Deaver capps
This is difcult time thoughts and prayers with you all.
Joy at peace now and in god hands with no more pain.
Scott and Amy, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your mother was a great woman and will be missed. We have very special memories of her from when we were growing up and we will always treasure them. Love, Cindy and Paul Walrath
How we were praying the treatments would work, but it was not meant to be. Our family treasures many great memories of time spent with such good neighbors and friends. We love you all and pray that God will hold you each in His hand and fill you with peace and comfort.
To the family of Joyce Roper Frazier, Joy will be missed greatly, so sorry for your loss. Your loss is heaven’s gain.
Dear family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Joyce. We have known Larry and JoAnn for a very long time; Joyce too. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole family. Love, Sitton & Brenda Allison