Nancy Walton Freeman

Nancy Freeman, 90, of Jacksonville, FL died March 4, 2026. She lived a full life as an avid bridge player, social worker, gardener and was bestowed the Mom of the Year award annually by her children. She loved her church, friends, GRITS acquaintances from all over the country and doting on her grandchildren. Nancy passed away peacefully surrounded by her children.

Born in Burlington, NC to the late Joseph Franklin Walton and Lowell Glenn Walton. Nancy loved calling North Carolina home, but Jacksonville, Florida held her heart.

She was loved and is immeasurably missed by her daughter, Nora Murphy of Chapel Hill, NC and son, Pete Freeman (Mila) of Huntersville, NC, son in law, Kevin Scalf of High Point, NC, grandchildren Patrick & Kathryn Murphy, Max & Luke Scalf, Sophie, Elisha & Quinn Freeman and 4 great children. She is predeceased by her daughter, Terri Freeman Scalf and granddaughter, Madeline Scalf.

In accordance with her wishes a graveside service will be held at Pine Hill Cemetery, Burlington NC in April.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Foundation of Community Hospice and Palliative Care, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Crevasse's Simple Cremation is honored to serve the Freeman family.