Earlene Freeman

July 7, 1924 - December 31, 2020

EARLENE FREEMAN 1924 - 2020 Riverton, Illinois--On December 31, 2020, Earlene Freeman went to be with her Heavenly Father. We will miss her dearly, but also happy she is no longer in physical and mental distress. She gave us so much in her 96 + years: love, guidance, support and much laughter in our family. The legacy of her life will perpetuate her goodness. She was born in Jackson County, the oldest of nine siblings. Survived a very difficult childhood, left home to live with relatives, started working at the age of twelve. Later working at the Brown Shoe Factory. Met the love of her life—Charles E. Freeman, for 68 years. She was secretary, bookkeeper, parts lady and general gopher for Charles’ business. She was the best nurse/mother God could have given for her son, Chuck Freeman. She devoted her life to her family. She was the Mother of two: Judith Freeman (Jerald) McCullough of Riverton, Charles (Chuck) E. Freeman, II (deceased). Two grandsons: Jay E. McCullough of Riverton and Jeffrey E. (Victoria) McCullough of Rochester. Great grandmother to: Austin McCullough, Zachary McCullough, Paisley McCullough and Briar McCullough. Great, great grandmother to Magnolia McCullough. Several nephews, nieces and cousins survive. She was preceded in death by her husband, her son and all her siblings. Graveside services will be Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m., January 4, 2021 at Pleasant Grove Memorial Park with Lamoine Callais officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church of Murphysboro, Ill. or the Diabetic Association. Crain Pleasant Grove-Murdale Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.