Obituary of Wilma Elaine Freeman
Wilma's Family Motto: "Each for the other and both for the Lord."
Wilma E. Freeman, 87, of Athens, PA passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre following an extended illness.
She was born on August 21, 1927 in Sayre, PA the daughter of the late Floyd and Pauline Barrowcliff Bidlack.
Wilma was a lifetime member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Athens and a former member of the South Warren Community Church. She was a former member of the choir, and served as a deaconess. She was the past president of the Page Manor Association. Wilma proudly volunteered in many organizations but she especially enjoyed her time spent teaching with the AWANAS and her participation in the Foster Grandparent Program. She lovingly crocheted blankets which were then given to her grandchildren. Wilma also enjoyed going on van trips.
She is predeceased by her husband Ernest L. Freeman, brother Floyd Bidlack, Jr., and sister Lucy Mae Corey.
Wilma is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law Sharon and Robert Linko of Avoca, PA, Darlene Wells and the late Charles Wells, Sr. of Sayre, PA, and Velma and Stanley Sobiech, Sr. of Sayre, PA, son Howard Dean of York, PA, 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, sisters Phoebe Keeney of Wyalusing, PA and Harrlee Diamon of Little Meadows, PA, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Freas and Bernice Freeman, several nieces, nephews, cousins, and numerous special friends and extended family.
Friends and family may call on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 10am-12pm at the Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., 225 South Main Street, Athens, PA. Funeral Services will follow at 12pm at the funeral home with the Rev. Robert Flatt officiating.
Burial will at Bradford County Memorial Park, Luthers Mills, PA.
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Tuesday
13
January
Visitation at Funeral Home
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home, Inc.
225 S. Main St.
Athens, Pennsylvania, United States
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Tuesday
13
January
Funeral Service
12:00 pm
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Jay E. Lowery Funeral Home And Cremation Services, Inc.
225 South Main Street
Athens, Pennsylvania, United States
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Tuesday
13
January
Final Resting Place
1:15 pm
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Bradford Co. Mem.Park
Route 6
Luthers Mills, Pennsylvania, United States
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Phone: (570) 888-2368
225 South Main St.
Athens, PA 18810
Fax: (570) 888-5513
Email: Funeral@LoweryService.com