Nettie May Frailey

Nettie May Frailey October 14, 1915-February 10, 2015 Born in Broken Bow, Nebraska, on October 14, 1915, to Archie and Stella Cassel, May was the eldest of 14 children. Her parents, 12 siblings, her husband, Clyde (John) and a daughter, Terri Sinks, preceded her in death. She is survived by her sister, Norma Titchner of Portland, Oregon; children Larry Frailey of Englewood, Colorado; Bonnie White (Marvin) of Chatteroy, Washington; Dona Montgomery (Earnie) of Fayetteville, Arkansas; and Francis Blank of Fort Collins, Colorado; 15 grandchildren, and numerous great-grandchildren. She married Clyde (John) Frailey on November 9, 1935, and they moved to Colorado in 1946. May helped her ailing mother care for her 13 brothers and sisters. With that experience combined with a no-nonsense attitude, she continued to mother and nurture hundreds more that passed through her home. She never stopped caring for her little ones and included those grown tall, too. Many kept in touch even after they grew up. Even after Johnny's passing in 1992, May never really retired from raising children. Even though May was raised without reading a Bible, the day came when the Bible was her best friend. She often told the story of how her mother-in-law left an open Bible on the kitchen table, and May would read it. In 1947, after accepting an invitation to convention meetings, she made a commitment to follow Jesus in her daily living; a commitment which she faithfully kept for the rest of her life. She felt privileged to have meetings in her home for more than 50 years. She had a song in her heart and on her lips as she went through her day. After her move to the care center, she enjoyed her visitors, and the weekly Bible studies. Even though she often would not remember her visitor's name, she recognized kindred spirits. On February 10, she closed her eyes and slipped peacefully from this life to her eternal home.

Reception:
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
2100 Wadsworth Blvd.
Lakewood, CO
80214