Barbara Freeman Obituary
BARBARA DEAN (ELLIOTT) FREEMAN, a devoted woman of faith and quiet grace, went home to be with the Lord on May 11, 2025, in Cottondale, Alabama. She was 88.
Born in Bibb County on July 26, 1936, Barbara was the daughter of the late Joe Elliott, Sr. and the late Ruby Mae Hill Elliott. She was a longtime resident of Centreville before making her home in Clanton in later years.
Barbara was a true Southern lady—soft-spoken but strong in spirit. She dearly loved her family and friends and found joy in the simple, meaningful moments of life. A faithful member of Sandy Chapel Church, Barbara served her congregation by teaching Sunday School and ministering at the Bibb County Jail, sharing her quiet wisdom and deep compassion with those who needed it most.
She loved to travel and made many cherished memories alongside her beloved husband, the late Raymond Freeman. Barbara also had a fondness for antiques, often delighting in the stories they held and sharing her own with gentle humor and a twinkle in her eye.
One of her greatest weekly joys was gathering each Thursday morning for breakfast with her dear lake friends—a treasured ritual full of laughter, friendship, and fellowship. She also found much joy in making every effort to attend games and functions that her grandchildren were involved in.
Barbara’s legacy is one of faith, kindness, and a life well lived in service to others. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.
She is survived by: Son, Dennis (Teressia) Freeman of Centreville; Daughter, Debora (Mark) Lawrence of Birmingham; Daughter, Lucy (Tim) Patrick of Tuscaloosa; Grandchildren: Joseph (Rachel) Freeman, Adam (Taylor) Freeman, Jonathan (Brooke) Lawrence, Christopher (Jordan) Lawrence, Timothy (Elizabeth) Patrick, Brenna (Chandler) Sumner, and LuveyAnne (Brady) Long; and Great Grandchildren: Briggs Freeman, Bodie Freeman, Parke Freeman, Palmer Freeman, Ann-Lee Freeman, Crawford Freeman, Gabe Lawrence, Shep Lawrence, Mary Elle Lawrence, Theodore Lawrence, Audrey Sumner, and Aaron Sumner.
She is preceded in death by: Husband, Raymond Freeman, Jr.; Daughter, Delores Freeman; Parents, Joe Sr. and Ruby Mae Elliott; Brother, Joe Elliott, Jr.; Brother, Ed Elliott; and Sister, Ryba Tyler.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 16, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Sandy Chapel Church, with Pastor John Skinner officiating with the assistance of Pastor Devon Hutchinson..
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will follow in Sandy Chapel Cemetery in Centreville, Alabama.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Sandy Chapel Cemetery Fund, 64 Holly Ln., Centreville, AL 35042.
Final care and arrangements entrusted to the Ellison Memorial Funeral Home of Clanton, AL.
Visitation
Friday, May 16 at 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Sandy Chapel Church and Cemetery
3701 Montgomery Hwy
Centreville, AL 35042
Funeral
Friday, May 16 at 2:00pm
Sandy Chapel Church and Cemetery
3701 Montgomery Hwy
Centreville, AL 35042
