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FLORENCE FREEMAN Obituary
"Flo" was the youngest of 14 children born on June 25, 1952, along with her twin sister Flossie in Sussex, Va., to the late Hinton and Florence Wiggins. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Author Wiggins, James Wiggins, Prince Wiggins; and one sister, Rosa Wiggins.
She was educated in Sussex County Public Schools. At an early age, Flo accepted Christ and was baptized at the Hunting Quarter Baptist Church, Sussex, Va. Flo, as she was affectionately known, was loved by all for her sense of humor, kind heart and joyful spirit; but a special love with her twin sister, Flossie, a bond that was unbreakable until now. As a teenager, Flo had a passion for doing hair and became a licensed cosmetologist and loved it.
She leaves to cherish in her memories: two very devoted sons, whom she loved dearly, Timothy D. Freeman (Shelly) of Hampton, Va., Antwain L. Freeman of North Bergen, N.J.; one granddaughter, Miss Timeka Freeman of Hampton, Va., who she loved with all her heart; five sisters, Ms. Paige Cameron of Mansfield, Ohio, Ms Beulah Jackson, Ms. Gladys Wiggins. both of Stony Creek, Va., Ms. Annie L. Wright (Joseph) of Emporia, Va., Ms. Flossie Wyatt (Billy) of Petersburg, Va.; Four brothers, Mr. Junious Wiggins (Doris), Mr. Robert Wiggins (Valarie), Mr. William Wiggins (Laura), and Mr. McNeil Wiggins (Barbara), sister-in-law, Ms. Lillian Wiggins, all of Norfolk, Va.; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends, among them, five very devoted nephews, Will Roney, Richard Wiggins, Steven Wiggins, Mancy Jackson, and James Jackson; devoted nieces, Gloria Roney, Carolyn Nichols, Felisha Wyatt, Shoneka Wyatt, and Catherine Brown.
Homegoing celebration for Florence Freeman will be held on Friday, June 1, 2012, at 1 p.m. at the Galilee Baptist Church, Stony Creek, with the Rev. Linda Skipper, officiating. Burial will follow at the Morning Star Baptist Church, Capron, Va. Viewing will be held on Thursday, May 31, 2012, at the funeral home, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Joseph M. Johnson & Son Funeral Home, 530 South Sycamore St., Petersburg; 804-863-4411.
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Memories and Condolences
for FLORENCE FREEMAN
Sherry Mapp
June 8, 2012
Felisha, Shoneka, Flossie and family I am sorry for your loss.
June 1, 2012
My prayers are with the family. We loved Flo but God loved her best. Family God will put no more on you than you can bear.
-Gwendolyn Parham (Stony Creek, Va.)
Rev. Curtis Bonner
June 1, 2012
Flo,you will always hold a special place in my heart. God has called home a very special angel. May He bless, comfort and keep your family in this time of sorrow.
Terry Wiggins
May 31, 2012
Flo, I will miss you with all my heart. You were such a kind and sweet soul.
Love, your sister-in-law, Terry Wiggins
Marilyn Stith-Bass
May 31, 2012
Florence I love you but God loves you best. What a beautiful Spirit you are. May God give the family peace and love in this hour of need. You shall live and never die; sail on my sister, sail on.
Miss Chanda Jordan
May 31, 2012
Mama Flossie,Bubba,Hutch,Phoebe,Nikki,and KennyBug, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and the rest of the family. May the memories that you have keep you smiling when you think of Aunt Flo. Flossie and Flo, two of the strongest women I've ever known. Mama Flossie stay strong and the lord will continue to see you through. My Deepest Sympathy.
Bishop Claudine Lee
May 31, 2012
My prayers are with you family during this time of saddness. May the Lord God strengthen, bless and keep you. Earth has no sorrows that heaven cannot heal.
With Much Love,
Edna Shell
May 31, 2012
Today is a very sad day at the Petersburg Dermatology Clinic because a very dear special person has earned her wings and moved into a new home.
Last week Florence was so happy . I told her she looked so good and she told me she felt real good.
Although she will be missed so very much. She shell never be forgotten. God never makes mistakes although we as a people think so.We hate to let someone so special go.
Just remember when the load seems too hard to bare may God hold you in the hollow of his hands. He will carry you through this difficult time.
Edna Shell and the staff of Dr. Erick Freihofer
wilsey taylor
May 31, 2012
Missed --But not forgotten !!!
Keith Butcher
May 30, 2012
Sending prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. I will ask God to give you comfort, strength, and peace.
Arika Wesley
May 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family during their time of breavement.
FLORISTINE STOVALL
May 30, 2012
MY HEART WAS SADDEN TO HEAR ABOUT FLORENCE PASSING. FLOSSIE TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY MAY GOD COMFORT YOU & KEEP YOU ALL @ THIS TIME. FLORISTINE STOVALL / PETERSBURG, VA.
Phoebe, Nikki, & Kennybug
May 30, 2012
To our cousins, what a wonderful mother we shared. While this is certainly shocking and heartbreaking for our family, we still have the glue that keeps us together stronger. As we do often in life, "lean on me". We are a family that stays together and prays together and we will continue to move on as she has left a wonderful legacy behind. She will continue to smile upon us and we will continue to have a part of her here on earth-- Just like you allowed us to share your mother, you can continue to share ours. Kids of twins are siblings not cousins and will we always be. With love in our hearts, we hold each other up as we allow 'Aunt Flo' to go home. Remember Grandma is waiting for her...
Robin T. Ellis
May 30, 2012
Condolences are extended to your family. May God grant you comfort and peace.
Gwen Moore Jordan
May 30, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow...
Velda, Ashley, and JaQuan
May 30, 2012
To the Wiggins and Freeman Family,
May God continue to bless and watch over you. Florence (Flo) will truely be missed. We all no that she is in a better place. With deepest sympathy.
Gregory Taylor
May 30, 2012
My Thoughts and Prayers are truly with you all.
Gregory Taylor and Family
Annie Caison
May 29, 2012
To the Wiggins and Freeman Family. A beautiful light is gone and Florence will truly be missed but she will live on in our hearts and memories.
The Family of the Late James & Hester Smith
Angela & Ida Wyatt
May 28, 2012
To the Wiggins and Freeman Families. May God continue to comfort each and everyone of you during the passing of Flo. She will truly be missed.
May 28, 2012
Beulah,
So sorry for your loss, but we know she is in a better place. May God continue to bless you. With Love, Peas and Eva, John and Winnie
May 28, 2012
Beulah,
Sorry for your loss, but we know she is in a better place. May God continue to bless you. Love, Peas and Eva, John and Winnie
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