By: Natasha Archary
Gospel singer Deborah Fraser is finally laid to rest after increment weather delayed her burial in KwaZulu-Natal over the weekend.
Fraser who died after battling a short illness reportedly brought on by diabetes, was paid tribute to on Saturday.
Artists bid farewell to Mam Deborah Fraser this past weekend.
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She died at the Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital in Soweto, surrounded by her close friends and family on 15 May.
However, due to the flooding in KZN, her burial was postponed and it wasn’t until Tuesday, 24 May that she was finally laid to rest.
Fraser was buried in the Lala Kahle Cemetery in Botha’s Hill in the KZN midlands.
In a touching tribute to their mother, Fraser’s children couldn’t contain themselves when they spoke about running out of time with her.
Fraser was well known for her gospel hits Hamba we Sathane and Dila nabo Nkosi.
She was set to be honoured at the first annual Basadi In Music Awards which will take place in August.
Her death has left a void in the gospel music industry with many commending Fraser for her contribution over the years.
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