Silvia Lewis Fort Fraser Obituary

DECATUR, GA (provided by Elizabeth Fraser) — Silvia Lewis Fort Fraser, 99, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2019 after a full life well-lived. Silvia was loved by all who knew her and had a special knack for connecting with people of all generations. She will be remembered for her intelligence and loving nature.

Silvia was born to William Ellis Fort and Silvia Lewis Fort on Sept. 8, 1920 in Cornelia, Georgia. She spent much of her childhood in Florida before returning to Georgia and graduating from Cornelia High School as class valedictorian. She attended Biltmore College and Georgia College for Women in Milledgeville.

Silvia was President of the Ashville, NC chapter of USO during WWII. She married the late James K. Fraser in 1946 and raised two sons, James (Jim) Fort Fraser and William (Woody) Allen Fraser.

Silvia was a real estate agent for Walter Scott Realty in Decatur for several decades and loved living in her Winnona Park bungalow for over 40 years. Later in life, she stayed active as a member of PEO and the Red Hat Society.

She is survived by sons Jim and Woody, grandchildren, Joanie, Jim, and Lizzy Fraser and Jamie Fowler, along with great-grandchildren, in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many other family members and special friends. She will be deeply missed by all of those she impacted in her long and wonderful life.

The family would like to express their appreciation to the caregivers at Sunrise Buckhead Senior Living for the care provided to Silvia the past 18 months.

A Life Celebration will be held to honor Silvia on Sunday, November 10 at 2:00 PM at the Mary Gay House in Decatur, which will include an opportunity for people to share their memories of Silvia. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to the charity of your choice.