Mrs. Brenda Loretta Young Frazier

Brenda Loretta Young Frazier of North Charleston, a teacher in the computer lab at Stono Park Elementary School, entered eternal rest at a Charleston nursing home on Septembter 30, 2017, after a long illness. She was born in Columbia, SC, on November 27, 1950, to the late Robert and Willie Frances Lewis Young. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School and Allen University, where she earned a Bachelors of Science degree. She majored in elementary education. After graduation, Brenda was a librarian at the Thomas Cooper Library at the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She held a variety of teaching positions at public schools in New Orleans, Dallas and Charlotte, NC, before moving to Charleston in the late 1980s. After retiring in May 2015, she was still dedicated to teaching today’s youth. She held temporary teaching positions at several local schools, including Pinehurst Elementary School in North Charleston. Brenda was a faithful member of Greater Mount Zion Holiness Church. She was a member of the Missionary Board, Sunday school superintendent and she sang on the Mass Choir and the Senior Choir. She was known for and thoroughly enjoyed presenting the Sunday morning church announcements. Brenda is survived by three daughters, Angela Rene (Prentiss) Thomas of Ladson, SC, and Amanda Michelle Frazier and Adrienne Nicole Frazier both of North Charleston, SC; one sister, Sharon Young Roach of Columbia; four brothers; Cornell Young of New York City; Berry Young of Denver, Colo., Ronald Young of Baltimore, Md.; and Donald Young of Miami; five grandchildren, Lauryn Michelle Thomas, Nicholas Alexander Thomas, Kinsley Rene Thomas and Connor John Thomas of Ladson; and Roman Lee Frazier of North Charleston; an aunt Emma Ruth Lewis of Spartanburg, SC; and several loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Brenda was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Young Jr., Melvin Young and Bruce Young; and a sister Kathy Young Williams. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, October 7, 2017, at Mount Zion Holiness Church at 4601 West Montague Ave. in North Charleston. Following the service in North Charleston, a committal service and interment will be held at Lincoln @ Woodlawn Cemetery at 10216 Farrow Rd., Columbia, SC.

Mrs. Brenda Loretta Young Frazier

November 27, 1950 - September 30, 2017