Lydia M. Frierson

Mrs. Lydia Mae Frierson, the youngest of Elijah and Evalena Hooker was born on March 17, 1924 in Poplar Grove, Arkansas. She passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at the age of 91 years old. In 1949, Lydia moved from Arkansas to Michigan where she met her husband Grady Frierson Sr. and the two were married for 51 years before his passing in 2005. Lydia was employed by the Saginaw County Hospital from which she retired in 1986. Lydia accepted Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Holy Communion Full Gospel Center. She was an active and founding member of the Mother’s Club as well as the Senior Sewing Club at the Delta Ricker Center. Mrs. Frierson dedicated so much of herself to family and friends, and was especially exceptional at sewing, cooking, and baking which was enjoyed by many throughout the years. Lydia was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, aunt and friend. Mrs. Lydia Frierson leaves three children to cherish her memory; Cora Still, Grady Frierson Jr. and Larry (Patricia) Frierson; six loving grandchildren, Valeria (Dennis Sr.) Elmore, Brian (Carolyn) Still, LaPricia Allen, Dion, Jeronica and Veronica Frierson; eight great-grandchildren, Dennis Jr., Briana and Isaiah Elmore, Malachi and Elijah Allen, Delon Frierson, Bridesia Still and Breonna Shuford. She was blessed with two great-great-grandchildren, Dennis Elmore III and Madisyn Still, who will cherish her memory forever; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends, including special niece Doris “Honey” Davis; sister-in-law Rosa Frierson. Lydia is preceded in death by her loving husband, Grady Frierson Sr.; her parents, Elijah and Evalena Hooker; all of her siblings and son-in-law, Leslie Still. Lydia’s life was spent full of love and laughter, and her memory, life lessons, and legacy will forever be treasured by those that loved her. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Pastors Otis and Charlene Washington, Genevieve Benson, Diane Robertson and Ethel Shaw. Finally, our family would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to Cora Still and Veronica Frierson for their unwavering commitment to care for Lydia during her final years. Your love and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Family hour will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 7, 2015 at Rose Hill Missionary Baptist Church, 2403 Remington with the funeral service commencing at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Murry Culberson, Host Pastor and Pastor Charlene Washington will officiate. with interment in Forest Lawn Cemetery. Friend may call at the Evans & Browne's Funeral Home, 441 North Jefferson Avenue on Thursday from 2:00 until 8:00 p.m.

Lydia M. Frierson

March 17, 1924 - August 1, 2015