She was born on September 3, 1932 to Ethel Lena Smith and Edwin Glenmore Fraction in Washington, DC. She was the fourth of six children; (Yeasavale (deceased), Lewis Sr. (deceased), Wallacine (deceased), Jacqueline (deceased), surviving brother, Gerald. She graduated from Cardozo Senior High School in June of 1950. On June 12, 1951 she married Albert Jose Jones of Washington, D.C. Later, she attended Minors Teacher College where she earned her Bachelor’s degree as well as Howard University where she received her Master’s.
Catherine whose nickname is “Kitty” which she loved to be called, taught school in the D. C. Public School System and was a “mathematician”.
In 1969, Her and Albert moved to a brand-new development in Washington D.C. are called “Fort Chaplan Apts”. She was the President of the Tenants Association there until they relocated in 1972 to Columbia, MD. They were one of the first couples to purchase a home and reside in the “New Columbia Maryland” which was where she remained until she passed.
She enjoyed doing many, many things such as posing for pictures, playing scrabble, and watching her favorite tv shows such as Jeopardy. She also enjoyed going to the movies, travelling, spending time with family and celebrating the holidays. She liked to cook and spend time with her “PALS” and her dearly, beloved friend, Betty Case. She loved, appreciated and spoke highly of Betty. She spoke of how her and Betty ventured out together and enjoyed each other’s friendship. She would always say “Betty is my best friend”.
She took pride in starting and serving as President of “The Activity Pals Club” in Columbia, Maryland. She enjoyed participating in the various activities with all of the members of the club.
Over the years, she has had the opportunity to travel to many places throughout the world and many Caribbean islands. She was featured in the Ebony Magazine years ago for her accomplishments.
She loved her surviving brother Gerald with all of her heart and she would always look out for him. They would call back and forth and speak to each other every day. They would travel together, go shopping and enjoy movies and casinos and of course spend time together during the holidays reflecting and remembering holidays of the past.
She leaves to mourn her devoted brother, Gerald Fraction, adopted sister, Wanda Hill, dearly devoted nieces, Anita Gadsden of NYC, Sheilah Lewis (Curtis) of NJ, Keimalyn, Serina, Cheneisha, and a host of great nieces, nephews, and cousins, and childhood friends as well as close friends.
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