Emily Elizabeth Frost

Emily Elizabeth Andreini Frost February 19, 1933 - December 26, 2015 Emily Elizabeth Frost, 82, returned peacefully to her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 26, surrendering to a 10-year battle with dementia. She passed away comfortably with family at her bedside at NorthCrest Medical Center in Springfield, Tennessee. Emily was born February 19, 1933 in Huntington, West Virginia to Louisa Pearl and Luigi Andrieni. She was the middle child and loving sister among siblings Virgil and Mary Alice. Known for her gentle spirit, generosity, and welcoming nature, Emily served as a leader in the Springfield Baptist Church choir for over 40 years, mentoring youth members and performing solos on holidays and special occasions. Professionally, she managed a successful career at Holman & Holman Insurance Company and was appointed as a co-owner in 1981. She served as co-owner of the agency for several years before selling her stake in the company. Married for 63 years, she and her husband, Billy Dee Frost, raised two children, Laurie and Julie in Springfield, Tennessee. Emily faithfully cared and provided for her husband and children with a nurturing heart, even-handed sensibility, and world-class country cooking. Both immediate and extended family members sought Emily's counsel and found comfort in her listening ears in times of need and despair. She loved animals and the countryside, and fully appreciated the life she and Billy built for themselves from humble beginnings. Her sweet voice--she sang and hummed songs through her final days--and unique ability to put those around her at ease will never be forgotten. Emily's surviving family members are numerous, but mainly include: Husband of 63 years: Billy Dee Frost Mother of 2 children: Laurie Frost Oettel (husband, Fred Oettel), Julie Frost Jager (husband, Jason Jager) Grandmother to 3: Abigail Oettel, Jacob Jager, and Jude Jager Visitation for friends and family of Emily Frost will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 29 at Springfield Baptist Church, 400 N Main St, Springfield, TN 37172. A memorial service will immediately follow at 4 p.m. She will be laid to final rest at Rosebank Cemetery in Bedford County, near Flat Creek, Tennessee. Memorial donations may be made to: The Alzheimer's Association at alz.org or American Cancer Society at cancer.org. Cemetery Rose Bank Cemetery TN US Visitation Tuesday, December 29, 2015 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Springfield Baptist Church 400 North Main St. Springfield TN 37172 US Memorial Service Tuesday, December 29, 2015 4:00 PM - Springfield Baptist Church 400 North Main St. Springfield TN 37172 US Funeral HomeAustin & Bell Funeral Home Springfield 509 Walnut St. Springfield TN - 37172 US 615-384-1000 615-382-7449