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Brenda Freeman Obituary

Brenda Lee (Dempsey) Freeman, 60, of Middletown, wife of William H. Freeman for 36 years, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 28th at Yale New Haven Hospital. Born in Bertie County, NC, she was the daughter of Shirley Mae (Wilson) Dempsey of Colerain, NC and the late Edward Dempsey.
Brenda lived in Middletown for over 40 years and was a member of Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church.
Besides her husband and mother she is survived by two sons, Dr. Anthony Freeman and his wife, Denise of Landis, NC and Alonzo Watson of Middletown; three daughters, Anita White and her husband, Reginald, Felicia Freeman and Shalemar Freeman, all of Middletown; six brothers; five sisters; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild and a host of nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 5th at 11:00 am at Cross Street A.M.E. Zion Church, 440 West Street Middletown with Rev. Moses L. Harvill officiating.
Burial will be held in North Carolina.
Friends may call at the church before the service from 10:00 to 11:00 am and may send messages of condolence to the family at www.doolittlefuneralservice.com.
The Doolittle Funeral Home 14 Old Church Street, Middletown; is handling the arrangements.

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Published by The Middletown Press from Jul. 2 to Jul. 3, 2013.

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Leevon Williams

June 28, 2021

Truly loved and greatly missed

Van Williams

June 26, 2020

Great Friend of mine. Worked with her for years and was part of my church blessings truly missed

carol visnia

July 8, 2013

Felicia: I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. carol visnia

July 8, 2013

Dear Anita,
Just reading the sad news of your mother's passing. Sounds like she was a great lady, loved by all and we will all certainly miss her at Zumba. My sincere condolences to you and your family.

Janice Gionfriddo
Middletown

sandra steele

July 7, 2013

Saying a 6 no and going to Boston. I am going to miss you my friend.

Dori Musumeci

July 5, 2013

Anita and family, I just heard the news of your moms passing. I am so sorry for your loss, she was so sweet, she was such a fixture at Zumba. So pleasant. May god give you peace in time. May she rest in peace!

Nancy and Tawne Castorina

July 5, 2013

Brenda was always a joy. She will be missed by her friends and colleagues at TIGHITCO. Our deepest sympathy to the Freeman family.

July 5, 2013

Our prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. Rest in knowing that God has chosen wisely as is His way. Hearts are heavy but filled with joy, love and memories. Peace be with you. Adrain and Isaiah (Sandy Ridge AME Zion Church-Landis, NC)

Rosalind Wynter

July 5, 2013

To the Freeman Family, Please accept our sincere condolences for the lost of such a sweet and special person as Brenda. We will miss her and pray that God will comfort you and give you peace as only He can. God Bless, Wesley, Rosalind, Justin, Andrea and Lauren Wynter

Julia Wade-Cox

July 4, 2013

To the Freeman Family, God has chosen Brenda to be in Heaven with him; her work on earth has been completed. "God says JOB WELL DONE" WELCOME HOME.

FREDA MITCHELL

July 4, 2013

I PRAY GOD BE A COMFORT TO YOU THE FREEMAN/DEMPSEY FAMILY. BRENDA WAS A LOVELY SWEET PERSON WHO IS NOW IN THE HOUSE OF GOD.GOD BLESS.

July 4, 2013

To the family.Brenda is going to be missed. She was my running parter for the usher union. We had a long talk when I was there. She was my sister in our christian walk. Love Clara

Deb Jarzabek

July 4, 2013

Our heartfelt prayers go out on behalf of Brenda's family. May God grace you with His peace and comfort during this time and always.

Vicky and Larry Owens

July 4, 2013

Someone as special as Brenda will never be forgotten. She will remain in our hearts forever.

William Rodgers

July 3, 2013

With Sympathy and thoughts for the Freeman Family

Brother William Rodgers and Family

Bernice McArthur

July 3, 2013

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4. May your family find God's grace to held in this time of need. Praise God for Mrs. Brenda Freeman's fun personality and good sense of humorous.

Janet Murdock

July 3, 2013

My prayer and condolences to the family of Mrs. Brenda L. Freeman as God wraps his arms around you during your time of need and protects you. Blessing to the family. We Loved You.

Sandy Ridge A.M.E. Zion Church

Richard, Suzette and the Byrd Family

July 3, 2013

Words cannot express the sadness wewe feel. Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. May God continue to strengthen each and every one of you. We love you all.

Flo Crump

July 3, 2013

To the Freeman and Dempsey family, my deepest condolences, Brenda was a very special friend, i'm truly going to miss her. She taught me so much. Gave me good advice. God bless.

Latasha King

July 3, 2013

My prayers are with the Dempsey/Freeman Family!
God sent for her to come and help him in heaven. May she rest in peace.

Mildred Chambers, Melissa Barrett & Family

July 3, 2013

We send our deepest sympathy from our family to yours. May God continue to walk with you and yours on this journey.

John Robinson

July 3, 2013

Willie & Family,
Words just can't say how sorry it was to hear of the passing of Brenda. She was such a shining star and one of God's special servants at Cross Street AME Zion church. When doing our men's BBQ dinners, Brenda was always there to do all she could to make it a huge success. She will be missed by all who knew her because once you meet Brenda, you knew you had a caring friend for life. May the good lord be with the Family at such a time as this.

Kayron Nesmith

July 3, 2013

I offer my most sincere condolences to the Freeman and Dempsey families. I pray that God covers, keeps and comforts you all through this difficult time.

Jesse and Debbie Hunter

July 3, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of Brenda. She was truly an outstanding mother and woman. May the strength she provided to you help you thru this difficult time. Thinking of you all.

Clifton & Marcella Holloman

July 3, 2013

Our thoughts & prayers go out to the Freeman family & friends.....

Daima Privott

July 3, 2013

My condolences to the Freeman and Dempsey family. Brenda will truly be missed. May God continue to give you the strength you need to get through this time of sorrow. God bless

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