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Beatrice L. Freeman

  • February 5, 1931 - December 15, 2011
  • Quincy, Pennsylvania
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“Becky, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this sad time. Jill, Tom, Leslie and Lindsay ”
1 of 19 | Posted by: Jill McKenzie - Waynesboro, PA

“The ladies of the Waynesboro FOE Auxiliary and myself will dearly miss our Bea. When I was going through my cancer treatments she always had a big...Read More » ”
2 of 19 | Posted by: Brenda Schmidt - Greencastle, PA

“Dear Donna, So saddened to hear this---especially so near to the holidays. My sympathy to your whole family. Thoughts and prayers are with you. ”
3 of 19 | Posted by: Sue Bowman

“I am sorry for your loss. Bee is with GOD now and she will be missed. You all our in our thoughts and prayers. Take care and GOD BLESS. ”
4 of 19 | Posted by: Juanita Swartz - Yoe, PA

“Donna and Family, May God keep you strong and comfort you during this sad time. Your Mom was a wonderful lady, and she is with Jesus now. Much love...Read More » ”
5 of 19 | Posted by: Patsy Fiorenza and Daryl Burns - PA

“Your mom was a blessing to each life she touched. My heart and prayers go out to your family. Martha & Mike ”
6 of 19 | Posted by: M L Sourbier - Waynesboro, PA

“So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone of you!! ”
7 of 19 | Posted by: Merrie E. Smith - Albuquerque, NM

“Kim, Terry, Hannah, Krista, Steven and Family, We're so very sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I remember working along side her at your yard...Read More » ”
8 of 19 | Posted by: Mike, Beckie and Lindsey Bomgardner - PA

“Donna, Keith, Robbi, Marianne, & familes; So sorry to hear about the passing of your mother/grandmother, she was a wonderful, warm, caring lady,...Read More » ”
9 of 19 | Posted by: Gladys & Steve Bender - PA

“Donna, Becky, and family, please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. I hope you find comfort in knowing your Mother will live forever as you go...Read More » ”
10 of 19 | Posted by: Ruth McKee - Waynesboro, PA

“Donna So sorry to hear about your mom. I remember her always smiling. You'll be in my thoughts this week. ”
11 of 19 | Posted by: sharon noll - zullinger, PA

“Thinking about you at this most difficult time and hoping all the memories gives you comfort. We will surely miss Aunt Bea especially at our family...Read More » ”
12 of 19 | Posted by: John Smetzer and Family - PA

“Becky, Donna, Junie and everyone, So sorry to hear of Aunt Bea's passing. Will always remember taking her and Mom to bingo at the FOE on Sunday...Read More » ”
13 of 19 | Posted by: June Smetzer - Waynesboro, PA

“Donna and Family I am deaply sorry for tht loss of your mother Knowing most of us will have no other In my book she was one of a kind One...Read More » ”
14 of 19 | Posted by: Pauline A Baker - Mont Alto, PA

“I was only privileged to know Gramma for a few short months but in that time she made a lasting impression and will forever be in my thoughts and my...Read More » ”
15 of 19 | Posted by: Pammi Orie - Waynesboro, PA

“I will always remember your mom as a sweet and kind woman. She will be greatly missed by so many. Love and prayers go with you as you struggle...Read More » ”
16 of 19 | Posted by: Judy Sourbier - Waynesboro, PA

“sammy,jr and the family you are all in my thoughts and prayers your mom was a very special lady . God bless all of you . ”
17 of 19 | Posted by: Hunbun - blue ridge sm, PA

“Our thoughts and prayers to the family. Rhonda & Jim Green ”
18 of 19 | Posted by: Rhonda Green - Ridgeway, SC

“Becky & family...So sorry to see the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless Lisa ”
19 of 19 | Posted by: Lisa Moats - PA


Mrs. Beatrice L. (Ebersole) Freeman, 80, of 7891 Anthony Highway, Waynesboro, died Thursday evening, December 15, 2011, in her home. She had been in failing health for the past three years and critically ill for the past two weeks. Born February 5, 1931 in Greene Township, PA, she was the daughter of the late David L. and Jane C. (Wilson) Ebersole. She was a lifelong resident of the Waynesboro area, especially the areas of Quincy and Five Forks. She and her husband, the late Clarence D. "Sam" Freeman, Sr., were married on June 24, 1950 in Hagerstown, MD. They have lived at their present residence for over 40 years. Mr. Freeman died on March 29, 2006. Mrs. Freeman worked at various sewing factories in the area, including Connie's Sportswear and Austin Hill. She was later a child care provider for over 30 years. She was a member of Five Forks Brethren in Christ Church, Waynesboro, the Ladies Auxiliary of Fraternal Order of the Eagles #1758, Waynesboro, and the Mont Alto Ladies Auxiliary. Mrs. Freeman enjoyed playing bingo, working in her flower garden, working on crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. She is survived by six children, Samuel A. Freeman and his wife Debbie of Waynesboro, Mary Talbert and her husband Edward of Hagerstown, MD, J.R. Freeman of Waynesboro, Donna Freeman of Waynesboro, Becky Levick and her husband Tom of Waynesboro, and Kimberly Hite and her husband Terry of Waynesboro; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Susan McCardell of Greencastle, Patsy Collins of Zullinger, and Nancy Rowland of Jamestown, NC; three brothers, Robert "Bob" Ebersole of Waynesboro, Daniel Ebersole, Jr. of Smithsburg, MD, and Paul Ebersole of Rouzerville; and a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Donald E "Donny" Freeman, who died on January 22, 2011; two grandsons, Samuel Christopher Freeman, and Chad Thomas Levick; seven sisters, Florence "Flo" Nunemaker, Grace Benoist Zammito, Minnie Downin, Betty Smetzer, Gladys "Biney" Grooms, Dorothy Welsh Freeman, and Helen Ebersole; and three brothers, Edward "Bruz" Ebersole, Donald "Duck" Ebersole, and Charles "Billy" Ebersole. Services will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 21, 2011, in Grove-Bowersox Funeral Home, 50 S. Broad St., Waynesboro, with Pastor Wilbur "Buck" Besecker, officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery, near Quincy. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., Tuesday evening, in the funeral home. Online condolences may be expressed to www.bowersoxfuneralhomes.com