Rosella Genevieve Frazier Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

In her life filled with grace, elegance and faith, Rosella Genevieve Frazier, passed eternally on September 11, 2021. Born in Hartman, Arkansas on June 26, 1931, to Aloys and Elizabeth Sprenger (Doerpinghaus), Rosella was the fifth of sixth children. The German Catholic village into which she was born, uniquely qualified her for life to come. Leaving home at the age of 15 to serve as nanny to a Tulsa family led her to many adventures and opportunities. Following her 1949 graduation from Marquette High School, Rosella earned her associates degree at Draughon's Business College. While there, she was introduced by a mutual friend to Elmer "Leon" Frazier. That fateful introduction led to a 70 year marriage, during which they were blessed with five children, eight grandchildren, and seventeen great grandchildren. Starting their family in Tulsa following Leon's service in the Korean War, Rosella worked in administration at American Airlines, but most importantly as homemaker. Leon's career led them to many transfers and opportunities, none of which would have been successful without Rosella's strength, determination, and love. Returning to Tulsa in 1982, Rosella spread her entrepreneurial wings and opened Bathtique in Woodland Hills Mall. She enjoyed many successful years in the retail world of mall life in the 1980's. She especially enjoyed attending Market in Dallas, negotiating the wares. Upon retirement the plan was to enjoy Grand Lake life, but a trip to reunite with friends led Rosella and Leon to Pecan Plantation in Granbury, Texas. After one weekend there, they fell in love with the community and bought a home in which they lived 27 years filled with the service of volunteerism and friendship in semi-retirement. Active Parishioner's at St. Francis Cabrini, in Granbury, Rosella served as President of the Alter Society. As she had cared, fed, and comforted her own family, she poured her efforts into the bereavement committee by providing the celebration of life meals for a multitude of families. Wanderlust was in her heart and soul and while her dream of that Concorde flight never came to pass, she and Leon were blessed to travel the world with family and friends. She loved her crossword puzzles but most important of her strategic games was mahjong. Her love of life could always be felt in her confident, easy smile and nod, as well as a great laugh, which we will forever remember. She and Leon recently moved back to Oklahoma to be closer to family, for which we will always be grateful. Rosella is survived by Leon of the home. Perry and Pam Frazier of The Woodlands, TX; Matthew and Carol Frazier of Washington, OK; Cathy Johnson of Owasso, OK; and Steven and Tracy Frazier of Stillwater, OK. She is also survived by Grandchildren Karri and Josh Wheeler and their children Caleb, Abigayle and Allison of Fort Worth, TX; Ryan and Kim Frazier of Washington, OK and their boys, Garrett and Dylan; Crystal and Mike Wilbanks and their children Bradyn, Colton, Safari, and Victoria of Oklahoma City, OK; Valerie Smith and her children Jayden, Avery, Liam and Wyatt of Houston, TX; Bradley Frazier and his boys, Roman and Lincoln of The Woodlands, TX; Sheri and Steven Burton and their boys, Zane and Briggs of Alex, OK; Cordie Johnson of Fort Worth, TX; and Adam Frazier of Washington, OK. She is predeceased by her beloved daughter Carla Jo Frazier; parents; Aloys and Elizabeth Sprenger; Siblings Irene Surko; Sonny Sprenger; Mary Post; Jerry Sprenger; and Jackie Sprenger; and son in law Stan Johnson. In lieu of all else, rejoice in Rosella's life by sharing yourselves with that which is most important to you. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, October 1, 2021, 1 PM, at the Calvary Cemetery Chapel, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Fitzgerald Ivy Chapel, 918-585-1151

Rosella Genevieve Frazier

June 26, 1931 - September 11, 2021