Doris Frazier

Doris June Frazier, 85, passed away in the arms of her loving husband on Wednesday, July 27, 2022. She was born December 17, 1936 in Carthage, Missouri to Wesley and Cloetela Long, where she grew up and graduated from Carthage Senior High School. She married Dale Frazier on September 5th, 1956. Together they grew their family and built a beautiful life together, with family being the center of her world. She retired as co-owner of Derby Bowl, and split her time between Kansas and Arizona along with her husband. She made many friends along the way and was involved with her church, Willowbrook United Methodist in Sun City, Arizona. She was also a former member of the Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Derby.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; daughter Dalette (Dart’s twin sister); and sisters Donna Garber and Peggy Jennings. She is survived by her husband of nearly 66 years, Dale; sons, Dart (Angie) and Derek (Tanya); brothers Gary (Kathryn) Long and David Long; 6 grandchildren, Brandon, Marena, Blaine, Jaden, Brayden and Cassie; 7 great-grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild on the way.

Visitation: Tuesday, August 2, 1-8 p.m., with family present from 6-8 p.m. at Smith Family Mortuary in Derby. Funeral services: Wednesday, August 3 at 10 a.m., also at Smith Family Mortuary in Derby. Graveside burial will follow at Mulvane Cemetery, with reception luncheon following at Derby Bowl.

A memorial has been established with the Cystic Fibrosis Association of West Plains, Missouri.