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Jessie Freeman Obituary

Jessie Lee Freeman Battle Creek Jessie Lee (Wilkins) Freeman, 84, of Battle Creek, MI, died Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at the Lifespan Good Samaritan Hospice Residence in Battle Creek, MI. She was born August 29, 1925 in Chatfield, AR the daughter of Willis and Maude (Ferrell) Wilkins. Jessie had been the owner of the J. Freeman Janitorial Service and the J & J Restaurant in Battle Creek. She had formerly been employed at the Heart Hotel, Spa Steakhouse and Interbake Cookie Company. Jessie is survived by daughters: Starling (Alfred) Jones of Battle Creek, MI and Denise (Harold) Kemp of Grand Rapids, MI; sons: Bernard (Daphne) Williams of Atlanta, GA, David (Judy) Freeman of Battle Creek, MI, Duane (Lura) Freeman of Oakland, CA, Quincy (Mary) Freeman of Battle Creek, MI and Joseph Freeman (Sandra Rogers) of Battle Creek, MI; brother-in-law: James Freeman of Texas; sister-in-laws: Wanda Cobb of Arizona and Etha Richardson of California; 28 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband: David I. Freeman; Former husband: Jimmie Williams; daughter: Paulette Freeman; and son: Wardell Williams. Visitation will be held at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service on Sunday, December 20, 2009 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 21, 2009, 1:00 p.m.. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Felton E. Lewis officiating. Burial will be at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Battle Creek, MI. Memorial tributes may be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses. Arrangements by the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service, a member by invitation Selected Independent Funeral Homes. (269)965-5145 www.bachmanhebble.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 18, 2009.

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Darlene Bradley/Robertson

December 22, 2009

To the Freeman family, May God continue to strengthen you at this time, your mother was a beautiful and kind person, she will not be forgotten.

Gean White

December 22, 2009

To the entire Freeman/Williams/Willis family. Jessie Freeman was a person that you just could not feel anything but love for. She had such an inviting smile. Her soft spoken, kind words made you want to be around her. Look at her many accomplishments. People want fame, prominence, fortune.. but you cannot take any of these things with you. Anyone that has had the awesome privledge of bringing eight lives into this world, loving them, caring for them, training them, spreading this love and training to her grand children, nieces and nephews..what more could we want out of our lives. Jessie was dear to my heart. She was one of my mother's dearest friends. I love her family. Her loyalty to her God, Jehovah.. if only we can be as steadfast in our integrety through family tradegies, illness, etc. To leave a legacy of faithfulness, love and laughter for your children., to have hopes to see them again by simply following her spiritual example, of unhyprocritical love for Jehovah and what the Bible tells us to do. I know she is in Jehovah's memory.. may we all strive to be in His memory as well. Family.. stay close to each other. Everyone grieves differently. Be thankful for each other. My prayers are with each of you. We have special relationships with each of you. Just know Alonzo and I love you all and are praying for you.

JEFFERY&SHANNON WILLIAMS

December 21, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

December 20, 2009

Were sorry to learn about the Great loss of your mother may Jehovah's spirt be with you and lean on his understanding and thing's will be a little easier to handle love the Bridges,William family.

Shantel Freeman

December 19, 2009

Thank you on the behalf of the family for all the heart felt words and prayers that has been sent to us.

December 18, 2009

Denise,you are in our prayers, may God send you the comfort of just knowing there are people around you who care and are thinking of you and family in this time of sorrow. may God be with you always. Love, Antwane and Tina Cross

The Sweet/ Fairley, Horton Family

December 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Michael "Mikki Rae" (Asberry) Qualls

December 18, 2009

My Condolence and Prayers pour out to this Family whom I have known and come to develope a tight and close relationship with. May You all find comfort in your lasting and loving memories of your Momma. GOD Be With You All. Mikki Rae

Angela Hesiben

December 18, 2009

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Valerie Bonds

December 18, 2009

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She is an important part of my memories growing up. Know that the entire Bonds family prays for grace, mercy and the peace that comes with knowing your mother's legacy will live on in many of us for years to come.

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