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Lulu Frias Draper, 101, passed away Dec. 31, 2019, at her residence. 

She was born Dec.14, 1918, in Honolulu Hawaii to John and Minnie Frias. She retired from civil service at Ft. Benning, Georgia.

She is survived by her daughter, Francine Ledbetter (Freddie) of LaFayette and a son Eugene Draper of Washington; nine grandchildren, Kim Brooks, Phillip Kendrick, Robin Meadows, Tammy Jubb, Steven Draper, Jim Roberts, Katie Gillean, Tracy Casil and Butch Roberts; 17 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Shelton Draper and a daughter, Ellen Draper Roberts. She was a loving grandmother and was very devoted to her children and grandchildren. She never hesitated to be there when they needed her, and she will forever be missed.

A private memorial service will be held at Cusseta Cemetery at a later date. Jeff Jones Funeral Home in LaFayette is in charge of arrangements