Freda Faye McCool

Freda Faye McCool obituary, Cowan, KY

Freda Faye McCool

Freda McCool Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Everidge Funeral Home - Whitesburg on Sep. 16, 2025.
Freda Faye McCool, daughter of the late William Bill Sumpter and Mary Emilene Herron Sumpter was born at Partridge Kentucky, July 20, 1934. She entered eternal life Monday, September 15, 2025 at her residence in Cowan, Kentucky, being 91 years, 1 month and 25 days of age at time of her passing.

Freda was married to the late Raymond McCool, he passed away March 3, 2003. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and great friend to all that knew her. Freda was a Charter member of the Big Cowan Pentecostal Church now the Whitesburg Holiness Church in Van, Kentucky for 71 years and a member of the Kentucky Colonel.

She is survived by two loving sons, William Jay (Taffie) McCool of Cornetsville, Kentucky, Bobby Wayne (Debbie) McCool of Van Lear, Kentucky, two loving daughters, Sandra Darlene (Artemus) Campbell of Hallie, Kentucky and Delana Sue (Tommy) Caudill of Viper, Kentucky, son-in-law, Delbert Eldridge of of Hallie, Kentucky, three sister, Phyliss, Susan Boaden and Billie Sumpter all of Tennessee, three special nephews, Tommy McCool, Bob Sumpter and Leo Scott, two special nieces, Helen Tolliver and Stephanie Gibson, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.

Freda was preceded in death by a son, Raymond Lewis McCool, a daughter, Hazel Mary Ilene Eldridge, eight brothers, Sterlin Sumpter, Ray Sumpter, Roy Sumpter, Ballard Sumpter, David Sumpter, Doc Sumpter, Ellis Sumpter and Timothy Sumpter, five sisters, Juanita, Thelma, Fairy, Mable and Sandy.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

How to support Freda's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Freda McCool's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more

Sign Freda McCool's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?