She was born in the family home on the Indian River in Malabar to Lillian and James W Marshall, Malabar pioneers. She retired as a budget analyst after 25 years with Air Force Civil Service. She enjoyed working for H&R Block as a tax preparer for 15 years and as an instructor with the Wendi Program at Brevard Community College.
Evelyn was a member of the Cocoa Rockledge Garden Club and served two terms as president. She was also a member of Spade and Trowel and Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved dancing, traveling, being on her computer and entertaining family and friends.
She thoroughly enjoyed the challenge of rearing her children and the fun of their activities – motor cross, ROTC, cross country, softball, baseball, track, diving, band, tennis, hunting and fishing. During this time, she took college classes at BCC one at the time to complete her degree.
During Evelyn's marriage to the late Leo Paige of Tampa they lived in Japan, Spain and Guam while he served in the US Air Force. She enjoyed learning the culture and language of these countries. Evelyn and Bob loved to travel and took trips to France, England, China, Jerusalem, New Zealand, Canada, Australia, Germany and many cruises.
She is survived by her beloved Bob Meischeid, sons Mike (Kim) Paige, Mitch (Tina) Paige, daughter Monica P (Doug) Sutton, 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, sister-in-law Peggy Marshall, many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Bill Fraley and her brothers George, James and Donald Marshall.
Services will be held Tuesday, February 7. 2023 at St John’s the Evangelist Catholic Church in Viera, FL. Viewing hours are 12:00-1:00pm and funeral mass from 1-2:00pm. A reception from 2-3:30 will be held following the mass in St John’s parish hall. Graveside interment will be held at Florida Memorial Gardens following the reception for those who would like to attend.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.FloridaMemorialFH-Gardens.com for the Fraley family. Donations may be made to VITAS Hospice at
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