Jean Fraley

Jean Hope "Hopie" (Graybeal) Fraley, 80, of Mansfield, went to be with Her Lord on Saturday, August 3, 2013. Thank You Lord for giving her Her heart's desire for quite some time. She was born in Huntington, West Virginia on July 14, 1933, the daughter of Forrest O. and Virginia (Brown) Graybeal. She graduated from Huntington East High School in 1951. Following her marriage, she moved to Mansfield.

She was a favorite aunt by many, and loved being at all the family get togethers. Loved the little ones to climb on her lap and give her hugs and kisses. Showed her unconditional love in many ways to EACH person according to their need. She had special ways of getting in everyone's heart and staying there. She treasured and lived for her family. A very outgoing, loving person, she Loved serving Her Lord and was known as "Our Helper" to many, especially the hard things to do.

Served as a Wonderful waitress, (known as Best Waitress in Mansfield) for Stan's Drive In and Bob Evans for 40 plus years.

She attended and was a very active member of Community Bible Church for over 30 years where she worked in the library and made tapes of sermons for people, which she loved to do.

She is survived by a son, Charles Allan Fraley; grandchildren, Angie (Steve) Frazier, Jarrod (Anne) Strouth, Adam (Tiffany) Strouth, Greg (Tammy) Fraley, Chad (Katie) Fraley, Matt (Lisa) Fraley and Stephanie (Brian) Bargo; great grandchildren, Katelyn and Kasey Frazier, Alivia and Madelyn Strouth, Grady Strouth, Dylan and Austin and Ian Fraley; two step grandchildren, Abby and Allyson Vinson; two brothers, Ralph Graybeal and Dave (Janice) Graybeal; a sister-in-law, Wynell Fraley; a special niece, Mitzi Krull whom she called "MY MITZI" and loved as a daughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charley Fraley; a daughter, Nancy Strouth; and a son, Greg Fraley.

A private visitation will be observed by the family. Graveside services for family and friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 7, 2013 at Mansfield Memorial Park conducted by Rev. Jeff Garrison. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Bible Church.