Willie Dean frazier

Former Chatham County Commissioner

Known affectionately to many as Deanie, Willie Dean Frazier, was a Savannah born and raised servant of the people. Before her untimely death in 2006, Deanie was the first African American woman sworn in under Savannah’s first African American Judge Eugene Gadgsen. She served the citizens of Chatham County’s 5th District for 14 years. She and Savannah civil rights leader W.W. Law founded the Black Heritage Festival. She was a Savannah entrepreneur and faithful servant. She’s mostly known for testifying for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas in his hearings in 1991 for appointment to the court.