Janetta Baten Frazier, 76, of Abilene and formerly of Pampa, passed away on October 11, 2026, at her home in Abilene, with her loving family by her side.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Carmichael-Whatley Colonial Chapel with Rev. Kyle Ohsfeldt of Grace Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery under the direction of Carmichael-Whatley Funeral Directors and Crematory.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:00 PM, Friday at the funeral home.
Born July 14, 1950, in Memphis, Texas. Moved to Pampa in 1962 from Memphis and was a 1968 graduate of PHS. Moved to Bridgeport, Texas in 1972 and became the first female patrol officer for Bridgeport PD and was also the first female deputy for the Wise Co. Sheriff s Office in Decatur in 1974. Returned to Pampa in 1981 and worked as the office manager for FUMC for 10 years. Began as office manager for Carmichael-Whatley Directors on June 1, 1990. She married W. Bob Frazier on January 10, 2000, in Pampa. Was a former member of FUMC and Chancel Choir. Once moving to Abilene, Janetta became a member of the Wylie Baptist Church where she was member of their choir team as well.
She is preceded in death by her parents, W. P. “Bill” Baten and Mary Baten.
Janetta is survived by her husband, W. Bob Frazier of the home; daughter, Annie Harper of Abilene; two stepdaughters, Angela Porter and husband Chris of Pampa, and Amy Sutherland and husband Noah of Pampa; sister, Joy Webster of Weatherford; eight grandchildren, William Harper, Jacob Harper, Julia Harper, Bradey Porter, Emiley Porter, Abigail Porter, Zane Sutherland, and Sierra Lilley and husband Jeratt,
Please sign the online registry at www.carmichael-whatley.com
