Obituary of Patricia Ann Fraser

My dear wonderful, faithful wife of 44 years entered the presence of the Lord June 25, 2016. Tricia was my perfect helpmate and friend through all of life's challenges and fulfilled the words found in Proverbs: A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth more than rubies. Her husband has full confidence in her and lacks nothing of value. Tricia grew up in Florida, graduating from Grace Livingston Hill High School, then attending and graduating from Bryan College with a degree in Elementary Education. She was an elementary school teacher for more than 40 years and enjoyed teaching at Roanoke Valley Christian School for 26 years. She taught young children not only how to read and write, but how to love God and serve Him. She had a heart for Missions and introduced her classes to the great world of opportunity to tell others about Jesus. She shared in my ministry at Faith Alliance Church for almost 34 years. Tricia loved strawberries, crepe myrtle, trips to Williamsburg and playing the piano. She and David traveled to Quito, Ecuador in 1995, visiting missionaries. Her quite spirit, cheerful countenance, thoughtful wisdom and genuine compassion were her hallmarks. She loved her husband well, her church family as her own, and her classroom children as special gifts from God. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband David. Her sister and husband Carol and David Swanson, Flat Rock, NC, nephew Todd Swanson, Greenville, SC, nephew and wife Kevin and Misty Swanson, Hendersonville, NC, and numerous cousins. Thanks to Carilion Hospice for their kind and compassionate care. A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, June 30, 2016 at Faith Alliance Church, 7505 Barrens Rd. Roanoke, Va., with the Pastor Pjecha officiating. In lieu of flowers consider a gift to Missions through Faith Alliance Church. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home,540-366-0707. "Well done my good and faithful servant." Jesus