Memorial services for Carrol Lee Sneegas Freed, 70, Lecompton, will be at 7 pm Monday, March 30, 2015, at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home.
Carrol passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born October 25, 1944, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Betty Lou and Robert Sneegas. She graduated from Lawrence High School in 1962.
Carrol had various jobs through the years including Montgomery Ward, Slip Joint Ceramics Shop, where she was co-owner with her parents, Wal-Mart and retired from the Lawrence Paper Company.
She enjoyed many activities including crocheting, ceramics and collecting Precious Moments. She also enjoyed her many pets.
Carrol married Richard Folks Jr. July 26, 1964. Together they had three sons Bill, Bob and Chuck. They divorced in 1985. She married Charles “Dennis” Freed on August 30, 1986. He survives of the home.
Other survivors include her three sons Bill Folks and Fiancee, Shelley, Garnett, Bob Folks and wife Jennifer, Lecompton, Chuck Folks and wife Diane, Lawrence; ten grandchildren Beth Folks, Evan Folks, Abbi Folks, Graci Folks, Jaxson Folks, Maelee Folks, Lydia Folks, Jese Murphy, Kylie Murphy, JP Murphy; one great granddaughter Jerilynn Folks; two brothers James Sneegas and Skip Sneegas both of Lawrence; sister Barbara Renowden, Silvertown, CO. sister Revlee Sneegas, Lawrence; many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
The family will receive friends at Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home on Monday, March 30, 2015, at 6 pm, with a celebration of life to follow at 7 pm. Private inurnment will follow at a later date.
Memorial contributions in memory of Carrol Lee Freed may be made to the Lawrence Humane Society, sent in care of the funeral home.
Bob & Chuck & families:
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. I know this is a difficult time for you all, but please know we are praying for you and sending lots of hugs your way.
Barbara and Skip, We are so sorry to hear of Carrol’s passing, but she is at peace now and no pain. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families, God Bless
So sorry to hear about Carrol. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dennis and family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Carrol’s passing. It’s been a long time, but she was a very special friend when we worked at Walmart. My thoughts and prayers are with you now.
So sorry for your loss. Seems like such a short time ago you all welcomed me into your family. I still remember all the fun we had. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Jim and sheri
Barb, Jim, Skip and Rev….
My heart goes out to each of you. You know how much I loved Carrol, as each of you did. My prayers and thoughts go out to each of you and I send my love. I am sorry I was not available for her memorial; but please remember that you are all in my thoughts. I love you all and hope that God helps heal in this difficult time.
Bill, Bob, and Chuck and families…
I am so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. Carrol was like a sister to me. We basically grew up together on Kentucky street. Your aunt Barbara and I WERE like sisters. I ran around with her from jr.high up till now. I remember when all three of you were born. I will miss your Mom; but will remember the good times that we had together. My prayers go out to you all and your families during this difficult time. May God bless and help you heal. Blessing to you all.