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1935
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2016
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Freedonia Ewing Obituary
She was born Aug. 5, 1935, in Terre Haute, Indiana, the daughter of Lloyd L. and Frances E. (Crothers) Taylor. She married Finley Dowd on Aug. 9, 1953, in Galesburg, Ken Boyd on Feb. 18, 1962, in Galesburg, and Watsy Ewing on Aug. 4, 1990 in Terre Haute.
She is survived by two sons, Stanley Darnell (and Robin) Dowd of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Kenneth Lee (and Becky) Boyd II of Joliet; and a daughter, Linda Marie (and Jerry) Tehee of Lincoln, Nebraska; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; four brothers, Lloyd (and Cindy) Taylor of Galesburg, Dewey (and Lorine) Taylor of Alabama, Richard (and Sandra) Taylor of Arizona, and Gregory Taylor of Kewanee; and three sisters, Marietta Jackson of Galesburg, Beatrice (and Raymond) Peoples of Galesburg, and Ella (and Rev. Harold) Boyd of Galesburg. She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Paul and Charles Taylor; and sister, Wanda Coleman.
Freedonia graduated from Galesburg High School in 1953. She was a homemaker. Freedonia was a devoted member of the Israel of God's Church, attending church conferences. She enjoyed singing with her brothers and sisters and she enjoyed crocheting.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, at Hinchliff-Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel. Additional visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, at Israel of God's Church with funeral service following at 11 a.m. Burial will be in East Linwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Israel of God's Church. Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.
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Fanita-Brenda wilson
January 8, 2016
We will always remember your smile and your beautiful voice. a true light that will never dim.
ron and deborah taylor
January 5, 2016
To the family:
You have our deepest sympathy and condolence. We love you, and may God bless and keep you always.
teja taylor
January 3, 2016
Love you.
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