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Betty Freeman Obituary

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Freeman, 81, of Poquoson, on July 16, 2021. Betty grew up in York County and graduated from York High. She is preceded in death by her husband, Thomas (Buster) Freeman, Jr., her parents, Bennie & Alice Wood, sisters, Shirley Lemonds, Mary Ann Gross, Rose Winder & Virginia Abdill. She is survived by her son, Randy Freeman and wife, Beth, 3 grandchildren, Jacob, Cassidy & Ashley, and 17 nieces and nephews and numerous great nieces/nephews.

Betty was well known in the community as the Avon lady which she did for 45 years! She was a Life member of the Poquoson Volunteer Fire Co. and Rescue Squad Ladies Auxiliary and also a member of the Virginia State Firefighters Association Ladies Auxiliary. Betty was always full of energy and a helper for anyone she met. She loved her family and friends and was often seen with her sidekick & niece, Linda Ryan. Betty loved her trips to Disney World and trips to Rosie's. She loved shopping for others spoiling her family with her finds! She loved cooking and sharing her homemade cakes with all her "kids".

Visitation will be held 6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home in Poquoson. The funeral will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 21 at the funeral home chapel with the burial immediately following in Parklawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Poquoson Volunteer Fire Department.

Arrangements and heartfelt guidance through Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, Poquoson, Virginia.

Online condolences to claytorrollins.com.

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Published by Daily Press on Jul. 19, 2021.

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Scott Laney

July 24, 2021

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow. May your fond memories be your comfort in the days ahead until you meet again. Jean Laney and family

Myra G. Holt

July 19, 2021

Condolences to the Freeman family. Betty was our neighbor and the first person to welcome us to Poquoson. She was always there to help out and give guidance to a fist time mother. Betty will be sorely missed by the community.

Myra Holt

July 19, 2021

Sincere condolences to the Freeman family. Betty was our neighbor and the first person to welcome us to Poquoson. She was always there to help out and give guidance to a fist time expecting mother. Betty will be sorely missed by the community

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