Lena was born Aug. 27, 1917, to T.J. and Belle (Conway) Neeley in Eldorado. Lena lived all her life in the Eldorado area and graduated from Midway High School. She married Troy Freeman Dec. 24, 1936, in Eldorado. They had many happy years together before his death in 1980.
Lena was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family. She was a very giving and thoughtful person who helped others when needed. Lena taught in the children’s department at First Baptist Church in Eldorado for over 30 years. She also served on the food committee for the church and helped many families through difficult times.
She was preceded in death by her parents, T.J. and Belle Neeley; husband, Troy Freeman; and a granddaughter, Beth Elam.
She is survived by her son, Loarn Freeman and wife Elberta of Eldorado; granddaughter, Linda Davis and husband Don of Moran, Kan.; seven great-grandchildren, Shannon, Christopher, Kevin, Scott, Heather, Jennifer, and Terrence; and seven great-great-grandchildren.
The family will greet friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Lowell-Tims Chapel in Eldorado.
Funeral services for Lena Freeman will be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Eldorado with the Rev. Pete Wylie officiating. Interment will follow at the Eldorado Cemetery under the direction of Lowell-Tims Funeral Home.
On line tributes may be made to the family at www.Lowell-Tims.com
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