Katherine Fayrene Frazier, 65, of Leonardtown, MD died April 12, 2011 in Leonardtown, MD. Born December 21, 1945 in Leonardtown, MD, she was the daughter of the late James Virgil and Fayrene Hallmark Mattingly, Sr.

She was the loving wife of Terry W. Frazier whom she married on February 12, 1964, he preceded her in death on January 1, 1989.

Kathy is survived by her children Jeffrey Scott Frazier and Tracey Frazier Mattingly, as well as 2 grandchildren, Holly Frazier Summers and David Alexander Mattingly. She is also survived by her siblings, James Virgil Mattingly, Jr. of Arlington, VA., Rosemary M. Cox and Patricia M. Robrecht of Leonardtown, MD., and Frances Farrell of Longview, TX.

She was preceded in death by her brother, John Andrew Mattingly, Sr.

Kathy graduated from the St. Mary's Academy in 1963, and worked as a Business Financial Manager for the United States Navy, Patuxent River, MD., retiring on February 5, 2002 after 39 years of service. After retiring from government service, she enjoyed watching her grandson Alex and volunteering her time to the St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary and Gift Shop. She looked forward to the hospital bazaar, where she would display her crafts. Kathy spent many hours making floral arrangements that she donated to the gift shop for resale. She spent 2 terms as Treasurer and President of the St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary, and was Chairman of the Auxiliary Golf Tournament and many other fundraisers. She was also active in the Fraternal Order of Police in Great Mills, MD.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 14, 2011 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD where prayers will be recited at 6:30 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Aloysius Catholic Church, Leonardtown, MD on Friday, April 15, 2011 at 10:00 AM with Fr. John Dakes officiating. Interment will be private. Pallbearers will be Brett Frazier, Christopher B. Cox, Jim Robrecht, Jr., Brian Frazier, Jim Robrecht, III and Kyle Robrecht. Honorary Pallbearer will be David Randall Mattingly.

Contributions in memory of Kathy may be made to the Make-A-Wish-Foundation 5272 River Rd. Suite 700 Bethesda, MD 20816 and/or St. Mary's Hospital Auxiliary P.O. Box 527 Leonardtown, MD 20650.

Arrangements provided by the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, P.A.