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Evelyn Freeney
Date: 06/02/2010
87, passed away May 29, 2010, in Greenwood, IN. She was born June 6, 1922, in Anguilla, MS to the late Emma (Boyd) and J.B. Dunaway. Evelyn married William S (Bill) Freeney June 6, 1940 in Jackson, MS before he enlisted in the US Army, serving in the European Theater, the Battle of the Bulge, until VE Day, 1945. Bill preceded her in death March 12, 1970.
In early adulthood, Evelyn owned and operated Evelyn�s Beauty Shop in Rolling Fork, MS. But she always had a goal of a college education and after her daughter, Ebbie, married in 1966, she, with Bill�s total support, entered college as a 44-yr old Freshman and completed her 4-yr teaching degree in 3 years. Evelyn taught High School English and Creative Writing for 20 years in Rolling Fork (MS) High School, retiring in 1989.
Not long into retirement, Evelyn relocated closer to her daughters, Ebbie and Nonie, in Greenwood, IN. In the 18 years she spent in her Greenwood home, she attained the Purdue Extension Master Gardener designation and was an active member of Greenwood Presbyterian Church. For many of those years, she enjoyed sharing gardening plants and tips with family and neighbors.
Her survivors include: sons, Bill (Susan) Freeney of Natchez, MS; Carl David (Sharon) Freeney of Lonoke, AR; daughters, Ebbie (Darrell) Crawford and Nonie Freeney, both of Greenwood, IN. Also, five grandchildren: Judd (Angie) Crawford, Jessica (Mike) DiSanto, Cal (Lisa) Freeney, Kirk Freeney, Abra Claire Freeney. Finally, six great-grandchildren: Brianna, Jamie, Dallas, Emma, Abby, Kira. Evelyn is also survived by two brothers, Von and Bobby Dunaway. She is preceded in death by one sister and six brothers.
There will be a graveside service at Rolling Fork, MS, Cemetery celebrating Evelyn�s life by her children and extended family. A date has not yet been set.
Memorials should be directed to Greenwood Presbyterian Church, 102 W Main St., Greenwood, IN 46142.
Arrangements by Singleton Community Mortuary and Memorial Center.
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