Pandora Gay Frazier, 96, of Mineral Wells passed away peacefully November 1, 2024 at home with her son, Ronnie, and caretaker, Shelby, by her side. She was born June 3, 1928, a daughter of Franklin and Essie Biles. Pandora was a homemaker who loved to entertain her family and friends. She enjoyed playing cards, hosting holiday parties and cooking. Kind and generous, Pandora loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren with all her heart. Pandora and her late husband, Ronald, would open their home to anyone who needed help. During World War II, Pandora worked as a ship-to-shore operator for Ohio Bell in Cleveland, Ohio. She returned to Parkersburg where she married and raised three children.
She is survived by her children, Rebecca (Jerry) Zielinski of Circleville, Ohio, Ronald L. Frazier Jr of Mineral Wells, Melissa (Joey) Hoeksema of Midway, Georgia; grandchildren, Tim (Uma) Zielinski, Christina (Don) Saeger, Jonathan Range, Ashely (TC) Lauer and Shane Hoeksema; great-grandchildren, Joshua, Justin, Seth, Tanner, Aurora and Ember; sister Shelby Rivellino; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, Pandora was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald L Frazier, Sr. Funeral services will be 1 pm Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at Lambert-Tatman Funeral Home south, 2333 Pike St, Parkersburg. Burial to follow at Evergreen South Cemetery. Visitation will also take place Tuesday from 11 am to 1 pm.