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CHAMPAIGN – Toni Anita Freeman, 60, of Champaign passed away Friday, July 18, 2008, at 8:26 a.m. at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana.
She was born July 15, 1948, in Champaign, to her parents Dawson Banks Jr. and Julia Nellie Mae Metcalf.
Funeral services will be Friday, July 25, 2008, at Bethel A.M.E. Church, 401 East Park St., Champaign. Rev. Larry Lewis will officiate. Visitation will be Thursday at 6 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Lincoln Memorial Gardens. Melker-Bluitt-Parker Mortuary, 704 North Fourth St., Champaign, has been entrusted with arrangements.
She graduated from Champaign Central High School in 1966 and was formerly employed by the U.S. Postal Service. She was a member of Bethel A.M.E. Church and she enjoyed bowling and bingo.
She leaves to cherish her memory two daughters, Anita D. Freeman and Nafisah J. Freeman, Champaign; two sons, Michael L. Freeman, Fort Seals, Okla., and Jamie A. Freeman, Champaign; three sisters, Jacqueline McCall, Linda G. Winfrey and Julia Banks-Bennett, all of Champaign; one brother, Dawson Banks III, Champaign; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several other relatives. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, and maternal and paternal grandparents.
Memories and Condolences
for Toni Freeman
Dina Francisco
August 10, 2008
Julia, Jackie, Dawson and family,
Don't know if you'll remember me, we bowled together at Illini lanes ions ago. You are great people. Sorry to hear of your loss. If you remember, it was my Mom and two of my sisters; Marla and Shawn. Shawn went home to be with our Lord Jan 29, 2005 and Dad just died July 10, 2008. Thinking of you at this time. Blessings,
Cessily Wilson
August 7, 2008
I know I am very late, but my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Nafisah.
melonee lawson (Boo)
July 27, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
renita hendrix
July 26, 2008
Sorry to here about your mom, i have been praying for you and your family.
Judy Grant
July 25, 2008
Nafisah, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Your mom was one who made the best out of a given situation and continued to find the joy in life. Heaven is now blessed with one more Angel. My heart and prayers go out to you at this time. Your mom will always live on in your heart and memories and although the spiritual side of us know this the natural side will still miss her very much. My prayer is that God will keep you close during this time. God bless.
Erma Smith/Evans
July 24, 2008
Michael and family,
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You are in our prayers.
Love from
Cynthia, Eugene, and Erma
Valerie Hughes
July 24, 2008
Michael and the Freeman family,
Remember God has your back. He will give you strength and comfort to help you through this difficult time. At night when your look up at stars shining bright in the sky, think of it as the light welcoming your mother home.
With deepest sympathy,
Wes, Elaine, and Lil Wes
Anitra Richards
July 24, 2008
Michael,
I'm so sorry to hear about Toni she was a wonderful woman and mother I know you'll be strong for your family. Keep your head up. Feshia you're now the woman of the house(smile)
Emily Washington
July 24, 2008
Family, I was so sorry to hear about Toni. Remember all your good thoughts will keep her with you forever. Keep God in your life and pray daily.
Elaine Harmon
July 24, 2008
To the family, I was so sorry to hear about the loss of Toni. You know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Always remember the good times. They will give you much strength.
Cheryl and Monica Chancellor
July 23, 2008
Anita and Julian our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Michael Moore
July 23, 2008
Family, we will all miss Toni...She was loved and will always be remembered...That big smile and laughter. Prayers for us all...Take care; I love you...
Karen Blackstock
July 23, 2008
You and your family are in my prayers. I was so sorry to hear that Toni, passed. God bless you. She has gone to a better place. I will always cherrish the time I spent with your Mother in the Nactecor room. Karen Blackstock RN
Debbie Chipman-Frazier
July 23, 2008
Freman-Banks Family,
I,m sorry to hear of Toni's passing.
May God Comfort you and give you His strenght during this time of sorrow.
Joan (McClannahan) Harshbarger
July 23, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss. Toni and I were friends in high school and have not been in touch for a long time. May God keep her and you in his loving arms.
Sherry Duncan (Frith)
July 23, 2008
Julia- So sorry to hear about your sister. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bill Baker
July 23, 2008
Was so sorry to hear of Toni's passing. We were classmates at Franklin and Champaign Senior High School. Bill Baker class of '66
Julie Campbell
July 23, 2008
Julia,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Let your memories comfort you, they are always there and always close. You are in my prayers.
Daryl Harry
July 23, 2008
Nafisah, I'm so sorry to hear of this. I will be praying for you and your family. God Bless!!
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