Velma Helen (Wilson) Fraker
April 14, 2012
Velma Fraker, age 83, of Mitchellville, left this world Saturday, April 14, 2012 at her home surrounded by family. The daughter of Howard and Mary (Dolinsek) Wilson, Velma was born July 20, 1928 in Colfax, Iowa. Velma grew up on a farm near Colfax, attended Blanford one-room school and then Colfax School where she graduated from high school in 1947.
Velma married Max LaVere Allsup in 1948 and this union was blessed with two children, Crystal Sue and Howard Max. Her husband Max died in a car accident in 1955.
In 1956 Velma married Stanley Lee Fraker where they lived on the family farm near Mitchellville. They were blessed with a second son David Lee. Together, this family of five loved, lived, played and became a strong bond.
Velma loved to bake cookies and pies, and the candy, oh my, fudge, panocha, divinity and caramels. Then there are the popcorn balls for family and friends and many customers. Velma was always ready for a good card game and played with anyone who dared to challenge her. She even played cards with her family on this Easter Sunday.
Left to honor her memory are three children, Crystal (Richard) Brafford, Howard Max (Joan) Allsup and David (Teresa) Fraker; seven grandchildren, Jason (Nicole) Brafford, Desiree Brafford, Mandy (Steve) Zook, Nathan Allsup, Joshua (Nicole) Fraker, Angela (Eric) Bennett and Logan Fraker; six great grandchildren, Nathan and Will Zook, Alex and Skylar Fraker, Isabelle and Hannah Bennett; brother, Donald Wilson; sisters, Virginia (Bill) Boothroy and Agnes Agar.
Preceding Velma in death were her parents, Howard and Mary Wilson, her husbands, Max Allsup in 1955 and Stanley Fraker in 1991; her son, Stanley Fraker, Jr. in 1958; her sister Ruth in 2001.
A funeral service will be held 1:00 pm, Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at the Mitchellville Christian Church, 210 3rd St. NW, with burial to follow at Mitchellville Cemetery. Visitation will occur at the church two hours prior to the service.
Memorial may be given to the Velma Fraker Memorial Fund.
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Jomarie
04/17/2012
Mandy and Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Velma sounded like a very special person who enjoyed life to the fullest. May your memories of her bring you comfort at this very difficult time.
With deep sympathy,
Jomarie
Belinda Hupp
04/16/2012
Mr. & Mrs. Brafford, Jb, Desi & nicole:
I am so sorry for your loss. I am so glad that Raymond & I were blessed to have known such an amazing woman... May the memories of her live on. I sure hope yall got those recipes to keep her spirit going... With deepest sympathy.
Raymond & Belinda
Christina Mayfield
04/15/2012
Crystal, Richard, JB and Desiree, your family is in our thoughts and prayers. We are sorry for your loss, but there may be comfort in knowing Grandma Fraker is at peace and is healthy again in Heaven. You were so blessed to be able to spend those last, beautiful moments her. We are sending your family an abundance of love, hugs and prayers. Tim, Christina, Kailyn and Mason