Freda Cooley

Freda Cooley obituary, Hippo, KY

Freda Cooley

Freda Cooley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Nelson-Frazier Funeral Home - Martin on Sep. 12, 2025.
Freda Cooley, 84 of Hippo, KY, passed away September 11, 2025 at her residence. Born May 23, 1941 in Hippo, KY, she was the daughter of the late Ruben & Mertice Hicks Reed. Freda was preceded in death by her husband, Irish Cooley. She was a homemaker. Freda is survived by her grandchildren: Brittany (Paul) Mullins of Hippo, KY and Justin (Elaina) Cooley of Prestonsburg, KY; great grandchildren: Kash, Kolt, Karter & Alivia; daughter in law: Della Cooley of Hippo, KY; brother: Bill Reed of OH; sisters: Ina Hensley of Langley, KY and Leoria Davis of Prestonsburg, KY and a host of nieces & nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Freda was preceded in death by one son: Irish Doug Cooley; one brother: Goble Reed and two sisters: Mae Bailey & Adgie Hicks. Freda will be missed by all that knew and loved her.

Visitation will be after 12pm Sunday (September 14, 2025) Nelson Frazier Funeral Home, Martin

Funeral services will be held 12pm Monday (September 15, 2025) at the funeral home with Brent Tackett officiating. Burial will follow in the Reed Cemetery, Hippo, KY

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