Freeman, Betty

Betty Adams Freeman, age 86 of Sanford passed away on Monday, April 18, 2011 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford after a courageous battle with cancer. Betty was born on November 27, 1924 in Mecklenburg Co., NC to the late Willis Adams and Bessie Ritch Adams. She was a graduate of Harding High School, Charlotte, NC Class of 1943. Mrs. Freeman was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family and spending time with them was her passion. Mrs. Freeman was a member of Grace Chapel Christian Church and enjoyed music and playing the piano. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, William R. Freeman Jr.; one son, William Reid Freeman III and wife Pam of Selma, NC; two daughters: Mary Freeman Eudy of Raleigh, NC and Janice Freeman Atkinson of Hickory, NC; and a son-in-law, James A. Cohn and wife Debbie of Advance, NC. Four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive her. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Diane Freeman Cohn and three brothers: Cecil, James, and Floyd Adams. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Miller-Boles Funeral Home Chapel in Sanford with Rev. Robert Yandle officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, April 22, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Sharon Memorial Park in Charlotte with Rev. James A. Cohn officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one‘s choice.