Lila Genevieve (Devore) Frazier, age 102, of Centerburg, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 19, 2026. Lila was born on February 24, 1923, to Alexander and Everetta Devore in Knox County, Ohio. She grew up on a 120-acre farm that had previously belonged to her grandfather, John Hickenbotham. The family home was once a stagecoach stop and inn.
Lila was one of 17 children. She had 9 brothers and 7 sisters. Lila attended school at the one-room Muckshaw country school, which was located on Morgan Center Road. Her favorite subject was spelling. Lila graduated from Utica High School in 1941. She married the love of her life, Leland Frazier, and they had 6 children. Together, they shared 59 years of marriage filled with laughter, devotion, and the joy of raising their family.
The family attended Milford Church of Christ and were very active throughout the years. She was a Sunday School teacher, Sunday School treasurer, a member of the Dorcas Society, and worked with a Bible Bowl team. Throughout the years, Lila sent countless cards to many people in the church who were in need of cheer and comfort. She never missed sending birthday wishes to family. Lila prayed daily for friends and loved ones.
During her young adult life, Lila was very busy raising her children, taking care of the garden and flowers, and tending to animals. Later in life, she sold Rawleigh products and then McNess products, for which she won many awards and prizes. From 1986, Lila and her husband sold at flea markets and on eBay up until the time of his death in 2000.
Lila enjoyed her flowers, especially the iris, of which she had an extensive collection. She also found joy in hunting morel mushrooms with family. Lila enjoyed simple pleasures such as puzzle books, jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, reading, and loved to play Scrabble and Boggle with family. She and her husband enjoyed watching Gaither gospel music videos together. Family was everything to her, so she loved when her family came home to visit.
Traveling with her husband and family members was a pastime she truly enjoyed. She has visited every state in the United States except for North Dakota and Louisiana. At the age of 80, Lila snorkeled and parasailed in Hawaii.
In addition to her parents, Lila was preceded in death by her husband Leland Frazier, son Carroll Frazier, son Paul Frazier, daughter Shirley (Frazier) Looker, daughter-in-law Darlene Frazier, son-in-law Ray Looker, grandson Jared Guiao, and 15 brothers and sisters.
Lila is survived by her children, Karen Frazier of Centerburg, Dean (Pam) Frazier of Toboso, Loretta (Billy) Kent of Centerburg, and daughter-in-law Margaret (Paul) Frazier of Pickerington. Also surviving is her sister, Nola Robertson of Mt. Vernon, 12 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 9 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Many thanks to Hospice of Central Ohio for their excellent care and comfort. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Lila’s memory to: Alpha Christian Children’s Home at P.O. Box 727, Perry, Kansas 66073 or to Hospice of Central Ohio or to a charity of your choice.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, January 23, 2026, from 1-3pm and on Saturday from 10am-11am at Covenant Church (13360 New Delaware Rd, Mt Vernon, Ohio). A Celebration of Lila’s Life Service will follow calling hours on Saturday, beginning at 11am, with Pastor Gerald Moreland officiating. Friends and family are invited to honor her memory. Burial will take place in Eastview Cemetery, Croton Road, Centerburg, Ohio, 43011.
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