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Lillie Freeman Obituary
Mrs. Freeman, or "Nannie" as she was known to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as to many others, was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Austin Freeman; her son, Paul R. Freeman; her daughter, Lillie F. Benton; her parents, Julia Smith and J. Garrett Butler; her brothers, Boyd C. Butler and G. Joseph Butler; and her sister, Julia B. Presson.
She leaves to rejoice at her presence during this life and to grieve at her going, her daughter, Joyce F. Tracy; her son, B. Austin Freeman, Jr. and wife, Melba; five grandchildren, Paulette B. Holloway and husband, Kenny, E. DeeVee Green and husband, Vernon, Connie T. Andre and husband, Nick, Timothy A. Freeman and wife, Donna, and R. Kelly Freeman. In addition, she leaves 11 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Etta B. Thompson; a son-in-law, Paul Benton; and many nieces and nephews. Family was a cornerstone of her life. She relished the time spent with all of her family and friends.
Living in Poquoson for over 78 years, Mrs. Freeman was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church and the Joyful Hearts Choir, and the Order of the Eastern Star. Besides her love of flowers and cardinals, she enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and quilting.
The family will receive friends tonight, 7 to 8:30 p.m., at Claytor Rollins Funeral Home, and other times at 13 Carroll Drive, Poquoson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday at Emmaus Baptist Church by Pastor John Pouchot and the Rev. Milford Rollins. Burial will follow at Peninsula Memorial Park, Newport News.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Poquoson Fire & Rescue Squad, 830 Poquoson Ave., or Emmaus Baptist Church Building Fund, 814 Yorktown Road, both in Poquoson, VA 23662. Online condolences to www.claytorrollins.com .
The family wishes to thank Personal Touch Hospice for their loving care and support. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joanne Miller
April 5, 2009
Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother and grandmother. My father was Donald Butler Wainwright and my grandmother was Eunice, sister of Garrett Butler, as a child I remember going to Mrs Julia's house for dinner and I remember she really liked to feed people. I also remember Austin from my 2 years at Poquoson High before we moved to York High. I always heard of Lillie from mother and daddy ( both deceased) they thought so much of her. She lived a long life but even at that it is so hard to let them go.
Joanne Wainwright Miller
Darleen Jones
April 3, 2009
Joyce and family,
I was sad to read about the loss of your Mother.
Joyce, I think about you often and about the time we spent together at the NASA Technical Library.
My prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Barbara (Forrest) Lyman
April 3, 2009
I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Miss Lillie. May His strength be with you during this difficult time.
William Freeman
April 3, 2009
Joyce and Austin - How very sorry I was to read of Miss Lillie's passing, however I will always have great memories of the many good times we had together. My thoughts & prayers are with you all.
Susie Burnett
April 3, 2009
My prayers are with you as you grieve over Nannie's passing. I know she will be dearly missed. How many times did I see her sitting in her chair at the florist, keeping a watchful eye over things! She was a great lady. Mama Joyce, if I can do anything, please let me know. I'm but a phone call away. Our loving sympathy to you all,
Susie & Dean
Don & Margie Tantaquidgeon
April 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all my family there. Love, Margie and Don
doris taylor williams
April 2, 2009
Joyce and Austin - my deepest sympathy to you and your families on the loss of your mother. My prayers are with all of you at this most difficult time.
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