Maggie Carolean Frazier was the only child born to the union of Henry L. and Earline K. Frazier. Raised in a Christian atmosphere, Maggie was baptized at an early age at Northern Baptist Church in St. Louis. She was a participant in many ministries, but she was committed to ushering. Her love for ushering can be traced from being a junior, to Young Adult, and then Senior Usher. As an usher she held many offices. She was the captain of Group III and she also loved being chairperson for the Usher’s Annual Day. Part of her fondness for travel included going to the conventions with the National United Church Ushers Association and attending Central Regional and State Ushers meetings.
Maggie was an active student at Laclede Elementary School. She was a proud alumnus of Soldan High School, remembered for participating in the speech and pep clubs, as well as a majorette with the marching band. Her affection for the Soldan Tigers continued throughout her lifetime by working with the Soldan Alumni Committee. She continued her education and received her Bachelor of Science degree in nursing at St. Louis University.
Among her favorite activities was the Order of the Eastern Stars, as she served as Past Matron with the Chapter of Phoenix #81 and was a member of the Daughters of Isis. She was also a member of the Medinah Court #15.
Maggie had a very strong work ethic. She proved that by working at the Missouri Pacific Railroad Hospital. She gained her experience as a surgical nurse at Homer G. Phillips Hospital. After its closing, she worked at City Hospital #1, the Veterans Administration Hospital, Jewish Hospital, and ended at Deaconess Hospital when her health would no longer permit her to continue.
Maggie had a full life with few regrets. She had love shown to her from family and friends. She loved giving time to help others in any capacity when her health permitted.
She leaves to cherish her memories: cousins Clara Denise Seals and Odell (Shirley) McCarty and other family members; her friends Evette Taylor, Sheryl Novel, oldest friend Patricia Hamilton, Barbara Bell, Thelma Watson and Ada V. Williams.
She died Thursday, August 15, 2013 at Delmar Gardens North in St. Louis, MO. In lieu of flowers, she requested donations be given to Community Women Against Hardship, Inc., 3963 West Belle Pl., St. Louis, MO, 63108.
