Deborah Smithson Freeman
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Mrs. Deborah Faye Smithson Freeman, age 64, of Rockvale, TN, died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 following an extended illness. Born in Marshall Co. TN, Deborah was a daughter of the late Bennie Franklin Smithson and Juanita Yell Smithson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Edward Freeman and a brother, Mike Smithson. She was formerly a grocery clerk at Brooks Grocery in Chapel Hill, TN.
Survived by her 2 sisters, Connie (Jerry) Smithson Sweeney of Chapel Hill, TN and Rita (Richard) Smithson Hobby; her mother-in-law, Alice Freeman; several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be Monday, August 25, 2025 at Lawrence Funeral Home from 10AM – 1PM. The Funeral Service will follow at 1PM. Burial will be at Cothran Cemetery in the Rover Community of Bedford Co.
Lawrence Funeral Home & Cremation Services in charge of arrangements. (931) 364-2233. 203 S. Horton Pkwy, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
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203 South Horton Pkwy P.O. Box 8, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
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