Louise Fraley

December 19, 1920 - November 4, 2012

Louise Fuller Fraley Appalachia, VA – Louise Dacre Fuller Fraley (91) passed away quietly in Bedford, VA on Sunday, 4 November 2012, from natural causes. Mrs. Fraley was born in Appalachia, VA on December 19, 1920, the youngest child of the late Louise Dacre Counts Fuller and Hiram L. Fuller of Appalachia. Her mother (1887-1959) was originally from Coeburn, VA and her father (1882-1935) was originally from Speers Ferry, VA. Her sister, Fay Fuller Cridlin, of Jonesville, VA and an infant brother, Ferrell Fuller, preceded her in death. Her husband, David C. Fraley, Jr. passed away in April 2007. They celebrated their 58th Wedding Anniversary in September 2006. She spent almost her entire life on Brown Street in Appalachia. Always an optimist, she tried to see the best in business and community relationships, in the town of Appalachia, and in the Christian hope for the future. She is survived by her two sons and their families: Dr. David Fuller Fraley, his wife Kathy, of Georgetown, KY, and their three daughters: Nancy Boatman (Phil) with great-grandson Carter of Lexington, KY, Susan Barlow (Jonathan) with great-grandsons Peyton and Nolan of Royston, GA, and Anna Yuhas (Mark) of Lexington, KY. Son John Counts Fraley, his wife Dr. Linda Beahm, and two sons Eli and Nathan live in Bedford, VA. Ten nieces and nephews also survive her. Mrs. Fraley graduated from Appalachia High School in 1939 as valedictorian and from Bob Jones College (when it was in Cleveland, TN) with an Associate’s degree in Business in 1941. After the War, she married her high school sweetheart, David C. Fraley, Jr., in 1948. Fullers Clothing Store in Appalachia was an integral part of her life for many years. Founded by her father in 1904 (as one of the stores owned by several Fuller brothers), it diligently served the Wise County region until 1995. Mrs. Fraley treasured her excellent co-workers and faithful customers in her 55 years of working in the store. She delighted in finding new fashions for her customers and in serving the public. She was a member of the Wise Co. Chamber of Commerce and the Appalachia Business Association, which honored her for her contributions to the town of Appalachia in 1995. She was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church in Appalachia. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir, was a member of the Lydia Circle, and served in various capacities over the years. She was a member of the Hearts Ease Garden Club and the Appalachia Music Club. Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 Friday at the Roy A. Green Funeral Home in Appalachia. Services will be at 10:30 am, Saturday at the Funeral Home with graveside services to follow at Glencoe Cemetery in Big Stone Gap with Rev. Nick Brewer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, 401 Kilbourne Ave., Appalachia, VA 24216.