Selma ‘Sam’ Mae Frailey, 90, formerly of Mount Vernon, Ind., passed away July 9, 2013.

She was born February 3, 1923, in Perry County, Ind., to Ira and Alice ( Omega) Hall.

Sam was the widow of Robert ‘Bob’ M. Frailey.

After graduating from Lockyear Business College, she worked for the U. S. Navy Department in Washington, D.C. prior to her marriage. She then became a welder on war ships during WWII. Sam came to Mount Vernon, Ind., when she married Bob and loved this small town community. She was a Girl Scout leader, a volunteer school bookkeeper, an exceptional seamstress, and a collector of antiques. Sam was an active member of St. Matthews Catholic Church, and loved quilting with their church group until her move to be near her daughters in Indianapolis. Bridge and golf were two of her passions; her family and many dear friends were the greatest gifts of her life.

Survivors include her children, Sue and Allen Miller and Beth Frailey and Sandra Welden; grandchildren, Amy and Rick Bulla, Knic and Jodi Kaufman, Damon Kaufman and Janice Hammon; great-grandchildren, Amber and Chris Grabert, Krystal Bulla and Keith Broide, Christopher Kaufman, and Curt Kaufman; great-great-grandchildren, Kaydence Broide and Brookelyn Grabert. Sam is also survived by her sister, Mildred ‘Millie’ Genet and several nieces and nephews.

A mass celebrating Sam’s life and faith will be held at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church on Friday, July 19, 2013, at 10 a.m. with time to visit with Sam’s family from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be private.