May Belle Frazier, 97, passed away on November 10, 2026. She was born on December 4, 1928, in Wheeling, West Virginia, to the late George and Julia Haynes.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, and she carried herself with the kind of grace that made people feel at home in her presence. May Belle had a gift for making ordinary days feel a little brighter. She was loving, funny, and wise, which is a powerful combination, because it means she could comfort you, make you laugh, and then tell you exactly what you needed to hear, whether you were ready for it or not.
May Belle was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gill Frazier, by four of her six children, Gary Frazier, Diane Frazier, Donna Rossbo, and Melody Stivers, by her grandson, Greg Richards, by a great granddaughter, Paisley Frazier, and her long-time friend, Jim Lovell. She carried those losses with a strength that came from faith, family, and a heart that never stopped loving. She is survived by her children, Stephen Frazier and his wife Debbie, and Glenn Frazier and his wife Debra. She also leaves behind many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, all of whom were blessed to know her and to be part of her remarkable legacy.
For many years, May Belle worked as an Avon representative, and she kept at it until the age of 89, which is impressive in any line of work, but especially in a career that requires charm, persistence, and the ability to convince people that they absolutely do need one more lipstick. She excelled at what she did and won many awards as a top sales leader in her district throughout her career. Her success brought her gifts, free vacations, and the satisfaction of knowing she had earned every bit of it through hard work, determination, and a personality that could sell beauty products and probably a few life lessons too.
May Belle had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh. She was the kind of person who could turn a simple conversation into a memorable event, and she had a way of making people feel included, appreciated, and entertained. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles and word searches, which seems fitting for someone as sharp as she was, because she clearly liked a good challenge and was not about to let a puzzle win without a fight. She also loved watching hummingbirds, those tiny, energetic little creatures that somehow manage to look both elegant and slightly frantic at the same time, which is honestly not a bad description of family life either.
She loved to cook for her family, and she found joy in gathering people together around a meal. Her table was a place of comfort, conversation, and plenty of good food, the kind of place where people stayed a little longer than planned because they were enjoying themselves too much to leave. She especially loved the company of her friends and family, and she treasured time spent with the people she cared about. Her presence made a house feel like a home, and her laughter made even the simplest moment feel special.
May Belle’s life was a beautiful example of devotion, resilience, and joy. She loved deeply, worked hard, and laughed often. She had the rare ability to be wise without ever becoming dull, funny without ever being unkind, and loving without keeping score. She lived a long and meaningful life, and she left behind a family and a circle of friends who will forever remember her smile, her humor, and the steady strength she shared so generously.
Though her earthly journey has ended, the love she gave continues to live on in the hearts of those who knew her. Her family will remember her not only for the years she lived, but for the way she lived them, with faith, wit, warmth, and a spirit that could brighten a room faster than a hummingbird at a sugar feeder. May Belle Frazier will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered.
Love you Grams!
A funeral service for May Belle will be Monday, November 16, 2026 at Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg at 1PM, followed by a graveside service at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11 AM to 1PM.
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