Lillian Nan Frazier Pollard Haven

Lillian Nan Frazier Pollard Haven, 90 of Picayune, Mississippi, died February 28, 2018, following an extended illness at the Bedford Care Center in Picayune. Survivors include one son, Richard Wayne and his wife, Norma Pollard; three daughters, Marilyn and her husband Ronald Norris, Cheryl Andrews, and Debbie and her husband John James, 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Lemuel Freeman & Pearlie Elizabeth Frazier, and siblings Robert McKinley Frazier, Winnie Mae Owens, Jewel Ragsdale, Jessie Thomas Frazier, (four preceding are half-siblings) Rosetta Magdlene Lary DePoyster, Ethel Aline Abney, Calvin Coolidge Frazier, twin Orillian Ann Nay, Lillie Cendie Stitcher and Vada Roberta Hodges MacDonald: Ruben Pollard, husband from May 1944-May 1979; William Haven, husband from July 1986-2006; sons Eugene Bryce and Michael Clyde Pollard; grandsons Alan Ray and Kent Wade Norris. Lillian was born May 17, 1927 in Martin County, Texas, to Lemuel Freeman and Pearlie Elizabeth Frazier. She grew up in Texas and told how she and her siblings picked cotton in season. Her mother died from Cancer when Lillian was only eleven years old. When both their older sisters got married, the remaining sisters would have had no one to care for them while her Dad worked. Her dad got a job at the shipyards in Vallejo, so after he saved enough money, Lillian, Orillian, Cendie and Roberta were escorted to Vallejo in 1942 by their Aunt. Lillian met Ruben Pollard at church. Ruben was drafted into the U.S. Army so they married May 25, 1944, as Lillian finished her junior year of High School and she became a high school “drop out.” She followed her new husband cross-country to boot camp, and, when Ruben was sent overseas, she lived with her parents-in-law, Clyde and Mary Pollard, in Jay, Okla., and their first son, Eugene, was born in Tulsa in 1945. When Ruben was honorably discharged, Gene was 13 months old and they resided in Stockton, Calif. While Ruben worked at the shipyard at Vallejo, Richard, their second son, was born in 1947. After moving to Siloam Springs, Ark., Ruben attended and graduated from John Brown Univ. He taught Science and Mathematics at the High School there as Lillian and he welcomed their first daughter, Marilyn in Nov. 1949. Lillian and Ruben transitioned to Tulsa in 1952 where Ruben was hired by Public Service Company. Second daughter, Cheryl, joined the crew in 1953; then Michael, their third son, made his appearance one sunny Sunday afternoon in 1956. Another PSC transfer Summer 1961 landed them in Bartlesville/Dewey and Lillian delivered her sixth child, daughter Debbie, to begin 1962. Through these full, growing years, they raised their children with much love and discipline, urging them to follow the Word of God and choose a life following Jesus so one day they would have a home in Heaven and see each other on that Great Judgement Day. Ruben preached the Good News when needed and Lillian was right there backing him up when feasible. They worked faithfully with the Dewey Church of Christ. Spending time with their children and families (nine grandchildren at that time) was a priority. They were married 35 years (less four days, close enough) when Ruben died from a heart attack. Lillian took the time to study and earn her GED, something for which she felt very proud. August 1980 moved to Cave City, Ark., but moved back in 1982 to Okla. when Cheryl and family moved to Bartlesville for Mike’s job. Quick job turnovers caught Mike and he and family moved to Picayune, Miss., so Lillian moved back to Cave City. In 1986 Lillian met then married William Haven on July 12. They happily resided in Cave City, Bill became a faithful Christian, and Lillian taught young children at Bible Class. Lillian and Bill loved being a big part of caring for their Grandson, Michael J. Pollard, through his childhood. They enjoyed a great, long period of Christian brotherhood with the Cave City Church of Christ. Bill passed away on Nov 27, 2006. Lillian had several falls and when her injuries became serious, needed to give up her independence and Bill’s house to his daughter. Lillian settled in Picayune in 2013 with her daughter, Cheryl, who cared for her as they blessed each other with companionship. Following a succession of more falls and surgeries for broken bones, she was admitted to Bedford care center for rehab. She never recovered strength to walk with a walker, so remained under care of Bedford. The family reunions have been well attended through the years, years packed full of family and church gatherings, great Gospel singing, great cooking (and eating), tons of fun and laughter doing outdoor and indoor activities, games, jigsaw puzzles, while building precious memories. What a legacy. See you again one fine day Lillian, “when the roll is called up yonder.”

Lillian Nan Frazier Pollard Haven

May 17, 1927 - February 28, 2018