Mrs. Linda Lou Freeman-Miles

Mrs. Linda Freeman-Miles was born January 23, 1955 in Phenix City, Alabama to the late John Henry Freeman and Georgia Bell Freeman. She was educated in the Muscogee County School District and was a 1973 graduate of Kendrick High School. She later furthered her education attending Columbus College, Columbus Tech and Meadows College. She was attending APEX School of Theology pursuing a Bachelors degree in Christian Education.

As a young child she was told she was blessed with gifted hands. Her gifts and talents were manifested in a numerous Business Ventures which included: Miles Elegant Enterprise, Premier Design, Personal Preference, Catering, Wedding Consultant, Interior Decorating, and Paintings to name a few.

Linda began her Christian journey as a young child at Faith Temple church of God under the leadership of the late Pastor Luraina Copeland. She was a current member of Christian Fellowship Church International Inc. She was an avid church member who enjoyed the multifaceted positions she held. Linda was a member of the mass choir, the usher board, church improvement team and church decorator. She also served with the youth drama ministry, the hospitality, and church & pastor anniversary committee.

Linda had a magnetic personality. She touched and changed many lives. She was a professional and a perfectionist. Everyone knew if Linda was involved, it had to be done right.

Linda was currently employed at the Georgia Department of Labor; prior to this she worked at ResCare and at Ft. Benning.

She was the phenomenal classy business manager for her family gospel group, in her eyes, World Famous Renowned "Freeman Sisters." ©

Many musical opportunities were opened to the group under her leadership. She also managed other local aspiring artist and was often sought after for her managerial skills. As a promoter Linda formed a genuine relationship with gospel giants that were maintained until her passing.

One of the songs Linda had grown to love was "Take me to the King." On Saturday June 1,2013 while in the comfort of her home, she was ushered into the glorious presence of the King. Her passing has left an immense void in the lives of those she loved and cherished.

Linda was the seventh child of eight siblings. She was preceded in death by her father, John Henry Freeman, and three brothers, Douglas Dewberry, Johnny C. Freeman (JC), and Willie Ed Freeman. She is survived by a loving and faithful husband of 26 years, William A. Miles III; a loving daughter, Giovanni T. Miles, an adopted daughter and son Tanesia M. Bush, and Sherman Adams; two God-children, Jaren Joiner (Jamecia), and Jakayla Ford; a loving, caring and devoted mother, Georgia B. Freeman; three sisters Annie B. Ford of Columbus, GA, Mary Rankins (Clyde) of Columbus, GA, (her ride or die chicks!), and Sarah Dawson of Huey Town, AL; and a very supportive baby brother George H. Freeman (Cathy) of Columbus, GA; two sister-in-laws, Linda Dewberry of Decatur, GA and Jeanette Miles of Columbus, GA; two brother-in-laws, Jerry Miles (Karen) and Freddie Miles (Kathy) both of Columbus, GA; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.