NASHVILLE – Mae “Granny Mae” Ferrell Frazier, age 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Born in Nash County, NC on October 19, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Herman Ferrell and Lala Joyner Ferrell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Percy Louis Frazier; her brother, Bob Ferrell; her sister, Linda Cockrell; her son-in-law, Edward “Eddie” Earle Coker; and her special friend, H.B. Gardner.
Mae was known to everyone as “Granny Mae”. She was a wise business woman, shown by the fact that she was the founder and operator of Towel Town for many years. Granny Mae was a member of Arlington Baptist Church for 59 years where she graciously served in many capacities. She had a second home in Nash County with a pond where she loved taking care of her ducks. Granny Mae was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister. Most of all, she was a wonderful friend, and her heart and spirit will forever be remembered.
Granny Mae is survived by her son, Mike Frazier and wife, Melissa, of Rocky Mount; her daughter, Cindy Frazier Coker, of Rocky Mount; her grandchildren, Michael L. Frazier, Kellie Fletcher, Christin Coker Brantley and husband, Scott, and their son, Wyatt Brantley, and Edward “Justin” Coker and his daughter, Sara Dawes; her sisters, Nancy Braswell, Kay Redding, and Ann McCorquodale; and many other great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Granny Mae’s life will be held on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & CremationServices with Pastor Mike Stamper officiating. Entombment will follow the service at Rocky Mount Memorial Park Chapel on the Hill Mausoleum. The family will receive friends and relatives on Sunday, February 5, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Granny Mae’s memory to Arlington Baptist Church, 1500 Bethlehem Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
My deepest sympathy. Mae was a very sweet lady. ❤️🙏
So sorry for your lost
Sorry for the families loss!!
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I sure loved this lady 🌈😢
Prayers for the family 🙏
Mae was a sweetheart and Nancy and I loved shopping with Cindy and Eddie and Mae. I have not seen Mae in awhile. I do not get out as much since Nancy passed. Prayers for the family and friends.
Deepest sympathy, prayers to the family
I have known her all my life-literally. Her inlaws lived next to my grandparents. So sweet. My sister worked for her at Towel Town forever.
Just found out about your loss and I am so sorry. Mae has been a fighter and now she is at peace with her Savior. My prayers are with the family.
With “Granny Mae” and my brother, CT., marrying siblings, she always seemed like family to me. A wonderful lady who will be missed by many. ♥️
Sending prayers to her family and friends, have known Mae for many years , such a sweet lady 🙏❤️
I’m so sorry to read this news. Prayers for the family.
Prayers for her family. May was a very nice person.
My deepest sympathy to Cindy and the family .
So sorry. Sending hugs and prayers.
So sorry to hear this! Prayers for her family!
Love and prayers are with you all.
I’m so sorry for the family and friends. If you grew up in Rocky Mount and went to Towel Town, you knew Miss Mae. She was a wonderful woman! Praying for all that knew her.
A sweet lady I have known since her days of babysitting kids years ago. Such a nice lady
Oh my goodness! She was a Rocky Mount icon! Prayers for her family and friends!
Ann and all the family, I am so so sorry to hear of Mae passing. Love and prayers to each of you. MaryHelen Pendleton. ❤️🙏
Love and Prayers
Mrs. Towel Town, herself. What a great lady! Always a dear to me. Blessed to have known you and bless your family at this time. Much love and prayers from me.
Cindy I am so very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a very sweet person and so kind to everyone she knew. My prayers are with you and the rest of your family during this time.
I’m so sorry to hear this news of your sweet Mama. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers during this time! 🙏
Thoughts and prayers to the family
I am so sorry for your loss. She was a dear lady.
Aunt Mae was one of the sweetest people I have ever known. She will be missed greatly. Wishing the family peace, courage, and many fond memories.
My condolences to Cindy and entire family….Asking the LORD to give all peace during this time…..Ms. Frazier will be missed and always be my
“ TOWEL TOWN “ memories from the beginning.
Cindy…I am so sorry for your loss. Lifting you and your family up in prayer at this difficult time.
Prayers for the family 🙏
Praying for the family 🙏
So sorry for your loss she will be greatly missed
Condolences to Cindy and all family and friends … wonderful memories of such a kind lady ❤️🙏❤️
Q: What will you never forget about Mae “Granny Mae”?
A: I will never forget when she allowed this broke college student to work at the store wrapping gifts to earn some money over Christmas break! I’m thankful to have had the chance to visit with her last spring and tell her just that. She will be missed!
Cindy your Mom was always the sweetest lady to me, I know you will miss her very much. I remember her helping me in Towel Town when it was on Sunset Ave down town before it moved onto Main Street. I know she is so Proud of all you have done and accomplished to carry on her passion now in the Englewood Shopping Center. Please let me know if there is anything I can ever do for you. She will Forever Be Remembered by your Memories.
With My Deepest Sympathy!
Gina