Evelyn Irene Freeman, 84, of Whitesboro, Texas was called home to Heaven on Monday, January 13, 2020.
Evelyn was born on October 30, 1935 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Eldon Eugene and Alice Irene (Kelley) Claytor. Evelyn was the oldest of twelve children. She was a loving and caring Christian woman, one who loved her family and friends tremendously. She loved quilting and gardening, always having a big vegetable garden and had a fruit stand for years. She married John G. Freeman on October 8, 1953 in Marietta, Oklahoma and they were married for 45 years prior to his passing in 1998. Together they built a loving life that included five children, thirteen grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. What a legacy she has left with all that knew her and loved her.
She is survived by her daughter, Eva Hunt, daughter, Roxanna Brant, daughter, Jeannie Brant, son, Johnny Freeman, son Jeffrey Freeman, seven granddaughters, six grandsons, sixteen great-grandsons, fifteen great-granddaughters, one great-great-grandson, five sisters and three brothers, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other loving friends and family.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Alice and Eldon Claytor, husband, John Freeman, sons-in-law, Ron Hunt and Steve Penrod, daughter-in-law, Lisa Freeman, sisters, Mona and Nancy and brother, Bobby.
Graveside services honoring Evelyn will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Oakwood Cemetery in Whitesboro, officiated by Rev. Rick Carney. A time of visitation will be held at Meador Funeral Home beginning one hour prior to service.
Aunt Evelyn, was the most loving and caring person, that you would have ever met! She was a prime example of a good Christian Lady, that should be the example for many to follow. I loved her, and I’m going to miss her terribly so, but I know I will see her again in glory! Till we meet again, I love you Aunt Evelyn! My prayers and thoughts are with all her kids and grandkids, and brothers and sisters, and all of us family! God bless!
Rest in peace, sweet lady.
Teresa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
What a wonderful cousin Evelyn was! So sweet and caring. We used to talk on the phone about once a month many years ago and she always asked about my family and how we were doing. Always thinking of others. I have fond memories of her when I was a little girl, by that time she was married but I always looked up to her as a so nice, so friendly, making me Grape Kool-Aid and smiling so sweetly at me. How Blessed you five children were to have such a kind and caring mother. She’s in Heaven, now, with her mind intact, waiting on her little brood to come and enjoy the love and grace of our dear Lord, Jesus Christ.
Eva-
So sorry to read of the passing of your mother. I think of you and Rhonda often and hope you are all doing well.
God bless you all!