1935-2024
Vela Lorene Freeman, 88 of Star City, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 at The Greenhouse Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison. She was born September 15, 1935 in Keo to the late Jeff and Dovie Dempsey Waddle. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Star City and was a retired poultry farmer. She loved to work outside, especially tending to her roses.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband whom she married February 12, 1952, Robert Freeman; and 2 daughters, Shirley Newkirk and Kathy Kirtley.
Survivors include a sister, Betty Freeman of Pine Bluff; 2 grandchildren, Jerry Don Vincent and Lindsay Kirtley; and 1 great-grandchild.
Visitation is 10:00-11:00AM Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Funeral services are 11:00AM Wednesday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City with Bro. Justin Holt officiating. A graveside service will be held at 3:00PM Wednesday at Mulberry Cemetery in England. Pallbearers are Merwin Fowler, Geary Holstead, Danny McTigrit, Olen Bates, Mike Weast, and Justin Fowler.
