Martha Miller Frasier

Martha Miller Frasier, 91, of Donalds, South Carolina, was born October 9, 1934, as the fifth of seven siblings. She was the last member of her immediate family born to the late W. Andrew and the late Gladys Pruitt Miller. Martha transitioned to be with the Lord on March 31, 2026. Her educational journey began within the Abbeville County school system, culminating in her graduation from Carver High School. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Allen University, Columbia South Carolina and her Master’s degree from Clemson University, Clemson, South Carolina. Martha returned to her roots in Donalds, dedicating her life to shaping young minds as an educator. She spent her entire teaching career educating children in Abbeville County School District #60, giving service for 40 years in grades fourth through seventh, driving less than five miles the entire 40 years. During that time, she was recognized as Donalds Elementary School’s Teacher of the year. She concluded her career as a fourth-grade teacher at Cherokee Trail Elementary School. When she eventually completed her educational career, she cared for her parents until they transitioned. As a lifelong and devoted member of Mt. Lebanon A.M.E. Church, Martha served in many church organizations. She was the church organist for 70 years and was Director and President of the Senior Choir for many years. Other organizations and auxiliaries of the church included membership in the Beatrice Jackson Women’s Missionary Society (WMS), Steward Board, Church School, the Lay Organization, and chairing many program committees. In addition to her local dedication, she was very active on the Seventh Episcopal District, Conference and Area levels of the A.M.E. Church—especially as a missionary. Martha was recognized as a recipient of the Gems of Love, served as the musician for the Piedmont Conference and Greenville Area Women’s Missionary Society, and served on many committees. Commitment to community engagement was exemplified through Martha’s affiliation for 70 years with Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc, where she was a Golden Life Member. Other civic and social activities included her being a member of the Due West Lions Club and member of the Abbeville County Retired Teachers Association where she served as Treasurer. Martha was also as a former Gleams Board member, member of the National Council of Negro Women, NAACP, and the WM Order of Eastern Star #186. She also served on the Piedmont Technical College Board of Visitors and Women Involved in Rural Electric. Her unwavering dedication and steadfast faith in her church and community served as a beacon of inspiration, embodying her lifelong mission to positively impact the lives of others and to make a lasting difference in her community. “Aunt Martha”, as her nieces and nephews affectionally called her, enjoyed life! She and her sister Brenda loved hanging out with her nieces and nephews and always included them in her sorority socials and other social affairs. She also loved teaching piano, playing her organ and piano, fishing (a master fisherman), watching sports, listening to music and traveling. She was a strong believer in education and enjoyed rewarding her nieces and nephews and many times other children she knew for academic excellence! Martha was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Thomas Frasier; siblings, Marian Smith, Andrew Miller, Jr, Beatrice Young, Esque Miller, Fred Miller, Brenda Byers and Margaret Jenkins. She leaves to cherish fond and loving memories, her daughter, Beverly Smith-Biondi (Joseph) of Donalds, South Carolina and her son, Kerwin Smith (Eritrea) of Atlanta, Georgia. Although she was called “Aunt Martha” affectionally, she was not their birth mother. Yet she was their Mother/Mom/Mama in every way that counted; her two precious grandchildren, who meant the world to her, Moses Elijah Smith and Aaron Merati Smith, both of Atlanta, Georgia; her two godchildren, Jarena Byers and Jaren Byers; her cherished sisters-in law, Juanita Miller and Bernice Miller as well as a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving relatives and friends. Funeral service will be held Monday 1:00 P.M. at Mt. Lebanon AME Church, burial will follow at Oakbrook Memorial Park. Public viewing will be Sunday from 1:00-7:00 at the funeral home. The family is at the home. Holloway’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Martha Miller Frasier

October 9, 1934 - March 31, 2026