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FREDA BETTENCOURT Obituary
Freda J. Bettencourt was born on April 1st of 1936 in Oklahoma to the late S.T and Mable Odom and passed away on Sunday, November 14th of 2010 at the Mercy Medical Center in Merced, California at the age of 74. She loved cooking and spending time with family and friends.
Freda is survived by her daughter Sheila Ragsdale of Chowchilla, CA, her grandsons Ryan and Rhett Kennedy of Chowchilla, CA, her granddaughter Nicole Erickson and great-grandson Jet Erickson of Sweetwater, OK.
A public visitation for family and friends will be held from 3:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 18, 2010 in the Chapel of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home-Merced, CA. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Friday, November 19, 2010 at Calvary Cemetery in Merced, CA.
All funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ivers & Alcorn Funeral Home-901 West Main Street-Merced, CA or you may call us at 1-209-722-6201.
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Nancy Jordan
November 18, 2010
I am deeply saddened at the loss of such a wonderful woman. I was fortunate to have had the opportunity to know and work with Freda for several years. She would brighten my day with the words, "Hello sweetie". I will always cherish her memory...
Lisa Patterson-Schrole
November 18, 2010
Dear Sheila, Leon, Ryan & Rhett, I am deeply saddened by the news of the passing of your beloved mother. Like you Sheila, she was a feisty, beautiful, spirited woman that I loved dearly.. May the wonderful memories of your mom carry you through these difficult days ahead. I love you...Lisa Patterson-Schrole
November 17, 2010
To Sheila and Leon and family. Our condolences go out to you at this time. Your mother was a very special person. Dickie Westfall and family
Michael Rose
November 17, 2010
Freda was always very kind to me as a kid. I have nothing but found memories. I hope Shelia that the Lord comforts you though this tough time. Michael Rose Burleson,Texas
Mary Jane Erickson
November 17, 2010
To Shelia, Ryan, Rhett, Nicole and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.
As Always,
Mary Jane
JOANN FOUST
November 17, 2010
TO SHEILA AND FAMILY MY CONDOLENCES.
FREDA WAS A VERY GIVING AND KIND LADY. SHE WILL BE MISSED.
ALL OF YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS
JOANN FOUST
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