Mildred Barker Freeman
September 17, 1921 ~ November 23, 2008
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Mildred Barker Freeman, 87, died Sunday, November 23, 2008, at the John F. Keever Hospice Solace Center.
A lifelong resident of Asheville, Mrs. Freeman was was a daughter of the late Charles and Elsie Barker. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Major McKinley Freeman, sister, Virginia Martin, and brothers, Charles, Mack and Harry Barker.
Mrs. Freeman is survived by her son, Michael McKinley Freeman and wife Carol Anne; grandsons, Michael Brian Freeman and wife Elizabeth, Allen McKinley Freeman and wife Mary Beth; great-grandchildren, Michael Allen Freeman and John Robert Freeman; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Hensley, and Marjorie Freeman, and many nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Freeman was a member of Westwood Baptist Church for many years and was an active participant in the life of her church. She was a loving wife and mother, and she will be remembered for her devotion to her family and her love of quilting, cooking, and gardening.
A graveside service for Mrs. Freeman will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Green Hills Cemetery with the Rev. Greg Metcalf officiating.
Memorials may be made to Westwood Baptist Church, 150 Westwood Place, Asheville, NC 28803 or to CarePartners Hospice Foundation, P.O. Box 25338, Asheville, NC 28813.
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Mike and Carol Anne,
I was so sad to hear about Aunt Mildred’s passing. I will always remember her soft-spoken sweetness and the many kindnesses she extended to our family. She was a tremendous comfort and help to Dad after Mom’s passing. I will always appreciate that. I wish I could have been there for her funeral to express my love and gratitude to you all. You both have always gone above and beyond in your support of our family over the years of our parents’ illnesses etc. Our love and prayers are with you during this time and always! Janice and Derek Lane
Dear Michael and Family,
Kathy and I were saddened to read of Ms. Mildred’s passing. She was a very precious Christian woman. We enjoyed so much our time of knowing her and Major at Westwood Baptist Church. We know that she is at home with the Lord now along with Major and many others who have gone before. We pray God’s blessings and comfort will be yours in these days.
Dear Mike and Carol Anne,
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Freeman’s passing. She was such a special lady and my life is better for having known her.
She will always hold a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary Craig
Crescent View Retirement
mike, hoot passed this to me
so sorry for your loss.. my mother turns 90 jan 1…. just like your mother all will be better off having known them.. my deepest condolences.. sefus
Mike and Carol Ann,
We are so sorry for your loss and send you and your family our deepest symphathy.
Dear Carol Ann and Mike,
We would were so sorry to hear about Mildred’s death. Please accept our deepest sympathy,and know that she will be missed.
We will be making a donation in her memory to Care Partners Hospice.
Sincerely, Janet McCoy and Rick and Janna Lutovsky
Mike and CarolAnne … I was so sorry to hear about Aunt Mildred. I can see her in the basement canning all the wonderful vegetables that Uncle Major had so lovingly grown. There are so many fond memories of her and Uncle Major and growing up surrounded by Freemans. How blessed we are to have known both Aunt Mildred and Uncle Major. We pray for your comfort. Donald, Sheron and Byron
Mike,
We were so sorry to hear about your Mom. She was a wonderful neighbor to us for years. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
John and Evetta Warren
Mr Freeman,
I was so sorry to hear that your Mom passed away. Every time I see a flower bloom in the yard I think of her and how she loved her gardening and her house. I will try to continue the legacy in her memory. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. She was truly a wonderful Lady.
With Deepest Sympathy
Pam
Aunt Mildred will always be in our fondest memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Clyde Freeman, Jr.
Barbara Freeman
Phillip Freeman