of Lamar, AR
July 19, 1914 - July 2, 2012
Essie M. Freeman, 97, of Lamar, went to be with the Lord , July 2, 2012. She was born July 19, 1914, in Dover, Arkansas, to the late Jim and Annie (Sanders) Thomas. She was a charter member of Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church. She was very active in Lee's Chapel for 50 plus years, serving as a Sunday School Teacher and secretary. She was a very devout and spiritual woman. Essie was a farmer, a member of the Lutherville Quilters Association and a member of the Lee's Chapel Quilters Association. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Lee Freeman; two sons, Delmer Freeman, Sr. and Lonnie Freeman; a great granddaughter, Allison Payne; three brothers and five sisters.
Essie is survived by a son, Don Freeman (June); a daughter-in-law, Betty Freeman; a sister, Mae English; all of Lamar; six grandchildren, Jackie Harris (Lonnie), Delmer Freeman, Jr., Luther Freeman (Natalie), Mike Freeman, all of Lamar, Becky Hardgrave (Mark) of Knoxville, and Karen Nelson (Thomas) of London; 11 great grandchildren, Christina, Valerie, Dustin, Bridget, Talia, Danielle, Lynn, Kayla, Jason, Summer and Cole; eight great great grandchildren; one great great great grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 6-7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 5, 2012, at Roller-Cox Funeral Home, in Clarksville. Essie's funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2012, at Lee's Chapel Assembly of God Church, with Bro. Dewayne Holland officiating. Burial will follow in Annie's Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Delmer Freeman, Jr., Luther Freeman, Dustin Harris, Jason Freeman, Cole Nelson and Richard Judah.
Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Lee's Chapel Assembly of God and members of the Lutherville Quilters Association, James Freeman, Devaughn Hale, Leon Hale, Danny Thomas, Dale Montgomery, Glenn Avery, Willie Hughes, Bub and Barbara Pearson, Jacque Hodge, Elvera Stockton, Shelia Cowell and John Harris.
Arrangements are under the direction of Roller-Cox Funeral Home 754-2201. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com
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8 Condolence(s)
Gerald & Brenda Webb
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Esssie was a wonderful, Christian lady. We always enjoyed talking and listening to her. She was an inspiration to anyone who wanted a closer walk with God. We remember our times of going to her home and eating with her. Pinto beans was a staple along with lots of love. She will truly be missed.
Cae Cordell
Saturday, July 7, 2012
It was a joy to be her neighbor and pastor. I appreciate all of the family. Sis. Essie could sure cook and her hospitality was a blessing to so many. She added so much to the community.
Mrs. Ganaway
Saturday, July 7, 2012
To the family of Essie M. Freeman
I'm sorroy for your lost. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that you are not alone and the God of all comfort can comfort you by means of his word at Psalms 147:3 "He is healing the brokenhearted ones, and is binding up their painful spots.
1Peter 5:7 "while you throw all your anxiety upon him, because he cares for you.
Susan Freeman-Smith
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
She was a wonderful person that loved everyone. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Susan Freeman-Smith
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
She was a wonderful person that loved everyone. I will miss her. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Danny and Donna Bomar
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow. Aunt Essie was a very special person to me and all of her loved ones. She will be greatly missed. I am comforted in knowing that her health has been restored and she is at home with our Lord and savior.
Sindy Devereux
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
A treasure! I'm proud to call her my friend ,I loved my Wednesday mornings quilting with her ,she put a smile on my face .I loved her and i know she is looking down on me and telling me she loves me.
Darrel and Sharon Wheeler
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Freeman's family. Thank God for the gift of eternal reunion with our loved ones, through Jesus Christ, our Savior! May He comfort you in this temporary loss.