Melba Freeman Obituary
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Mrs. Freeman passed away October 31, 2025, in Flint. She was born December 16, 1944, in Whitehouse to Henry and Ruby Mae Brown.
Rose graduated from Whitehouse High School. She was an avid hunter and loved to fish and travel.
Rose was preceded in death by her husband, James Freeman and son, Bobby Freeman; brothers, James, John and Don Brown; sisters, Nelda Rose Brown, Ellouise Hill and Doris Freeman. She is survived by her loving family including daughter, Angela and husband, Sean McClanahan; grandchildren, Austin, Haley and Kaitlyn McClanahan; brother, Lewis and wife, Freida Brown; sister, Louise Brown; along with numerous nieces and nephews.
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