Graveside inurnment services for Mildred M. “Molly” Freeman, 102, Lawrence, will be 11 a.m. Friday at McPherson City Cemetery, McPherson, Kansas.
Mrs. Freeman died Oct. 7, 2012 at Brandon Woods at Alvamar in Lawrence, Kansas.
She was born Dec. 11, 1909, in Canton, Kansas, the Daughter of Dick and Maude Taggert Ganson. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1928.
She married Delbert F. Freeman in 1928. He was employed by Standard Oil and Gas, later named Amoco. They lived in several central and western Kansas communities before retiring in Ellinwood, Kansas in 1972.
While in Ellinwood she was an elementary school cook, an accomplished seamstress and an avid quilter. She loved to garden and play cards. She was an active member in Immanuel United Church of Christ in Ellinwood, KS.
Survivors include two sons; Kenneth Freeman of Kimberling City, MO, and Gary and Mary Freeman, Lawrence, KS; one sister; Dorothy Canton, Reno, KS; five grandchildren; Kim Ann Landreth, Karen Davis, Kaye and Bruce Garner, Angela and Rick Brandenstein, Allison and Bill Wishowski; and thirteen great grandchildren; two nephews Dick Flora, Sparks, KS, and Mark Flora Houston, TX.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Delbert, an infant son, Ronald, and a daughter, Kathleen Gibbs; one nephew Bob Flora.
The family suggests memorials made to the Immanuel United Church of Christ, 701 N Fritz Ave, Ellinwood, KS 67526.
As I recall many years ago Molly’s daughter Kathy always talked of her mother in a very loving way. She would say “My mother can do anything. She can sew and cook anything.” She idolized her mother.
My deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Molly (Mildred to me) was an amazing lady. Her daughter, Kathy, was a childhood friend of mine from McPherson. I reconnected with Mildred several times over the last 50 years. She wrote beautiful letters and her love and pride for her family was so evident. I was impressed with how well she did in her senior years. Some of the people we meet in life are very special and no matter the distance or years, we never forget. Mildred is one of those people.
Grandma Molly was the most loving, kindest and talented grandmother anyone could ever hope to have.
She would do anything for any one. She was a huge inspiration to me growing up. I will miss her terribly.
Rest in peace, Kaye