1941
Freeda
2017
Freeda Reed White Bridges
September 16, 1941 — January 2, 2017
FREEDA REED WHITE BRIDGES
On September 16, 1941, Freeda Reed White Bridges was born to parents, the late Edgar and Ethel Love Reed. She was welcomed by siblings Raymond, Virginia, Geraldine and Patsy. Two siblings, Virginia and Patsy preceded Freeda in death. Raymond Reed residing in Sharon, Pennsylvania and Geraldine Cartwright in Nashville, Tennessee are left to cherish the memory of their sister. Freeda departed this life on January 2, 2017 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 17 days.
As a young child, Freeda was blessed to become the adoptive daughter of the late D.G. White and his wife, Letha, who lovingly reared her in the big, brown Sears Roebuck house on Wayne Road in Savannah. Life, as an adult, continued with the blessings of surviving children; a son, Michael Reece Kemp, of Savannah, Tennessee and a daughter, Camille Kemp, of Adamsville, Tennessee. Grandchildren who survive are Steven Edward Long, Jessica Kemp Ballard, and Lauren Long and two great-grandchildren, Braedon Reed Ballard and Avery Grace Ballard.
On November 27, 1998, Freeda happily married Larry Steven Bridges Sr., her childhood sweetheart, who survives. From this union Freeda was further blessed by adding to her family a step-daughter, Laurrie Bridges Batey (Tommy), of Lewisburg, Tennessee and a step-son, L. Steven Bridges, Jr. (Donna), of Hendersonville, Tennessee; step-grandchildren Daniel Batey, Dana Batey Mires and Raegan Bridges. Three step-great grandchildren Jeremy, Amber, and Adilynn Batey.
Freeda is also survived by several nieces and nephews, kinfolks by the numbers and friends by the score. Family, relatives and friends held a special place in Freeda's heart, just as her memory will be held dear in those of us, together with her family, who mourn the loss of kin and friend.
She retired from employment as City Planner with the City of Savannah, Tennessee. Also, in her working career, she was the first female member of the Savannah Rotary Club where she served as president. A history buff, Freeda had a genuine interest in Hardin County, its history and growth.
Freeda and Larry both shared a love of the outdoors and country living and they planned to live their retirement years at the Flat Gap farm. Together they built a cabin from lumber harvested on the farm where they were blessed to live for 16 years. They graciously shared their love for the place and its beauty with family and friends. Summer months were filled with gardening, canning, and family visits. Sharing in the canning was enjoyed during their visits, sometimes even while on family vacation. Both being avid travelers, they journeyed to and toured many parts of the world but were always so proud to return to Hardin County and their beloved Flat Gap.
Freeda was a member of First Baptist Church, Savannah, where she gave her life to Christ in her early teenage years.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to:
Janet Johnston Smith Foundation
% Peoples Bank
P. O. Box B
Clifton, TN 38425
On September 16, 1941, Freeda Reed White Bridges was born to parents, the late Edgar and Ethel Love Reed. She was welcomed by siblings Raymond, Virginia, Geraldine and Patsy. Two siblings, Virginia and Patsy preceded Freeda in death. Raymond Reed residing in Sharon, Pennsylvania and Geraldine Cartwright in Nashville, Tennessee are left to cherish the memory of their sister. Freeda departed this life on January 2, 2017 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 75 years, 3 months and 17 days.
As a young child, Freeda was blessed to become the adoptive daughter of the late D.G. White and his wife, Letha, who lovingly reared her in the big, brown Sears Roebuck house on Wayne Road in Savannah. Life, as an adult, continued with the blessings of surviving children; a son, Michael Reece Kemp, of Savannah, Tennessee and a daughter, Camille Kemp, of Adamsville, Tennessee. Grandchildren who survive are Steven Edward Long, Jessica Kemp Ballard, and Lauren Long and two great-grandchildren, Braedon Reed Ballard and Avery Grace Ballard.
On November 27, 1998, Freeda happily married Larry Steven Bridges Sr., her childhood sweetheart, who survives. From this union Freeda was further blessed by adding to her family a step-daughter, Laurrie Bridges Batey (Tommy), of Lewisburg, Tennessee and a step-son, L. Steven Bridges, Jr. (Donna), of Hendersonville, Tennessee; step-grandchildren Daniel Batey, Dana Batey Mires and Raegan Bridges. Three step-great grandchildren Jeremy, Amber, and Adilynn Batey.
Freeda is also survived by several nieces and nephews, kinfolks by the numbers and friends by the score. Family, relatives and friends held a special place in Freeda's heart, just as her memory will be held dear in those of us, together with her family, who mourn the loss of kin and friend.
She retired from employment as City Planner with the City of Savannah, Tennessee. Also, in her working career, she was the first female member of the Savannah Rotary Club where she served as president. A history buff, Freeda had a genuine interest in Hardin County, its history and growth.
Freeda and Larry both shared a love of the outdoors and country living and they planned to live their retirement years at the Flat Gap farm. Together they built a cabin from lumber harvested on the farm where they were blessed to live for 16 years. They graciously shared their love for the place and its beauty with family and friends. Summer months were filled with gardening, canning, and family visits. Sharing in the canning was enjoyed during their visits, sometimes even while on family vacation. Both being avid travelers, they journeyed to and toured many parts of the world but were always so proud to return to Hardin County and their beloved Flat Gap.
Freeda was a member of First Baptist Church, Savannah, where she gave her life to Christ in her early teenage years.
In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to:
Janet Johnston Smith Foundation
% Peoples Bank
P. O. Box B
Clifton, TN 38425
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Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Wednesday, January 4, 2017
5:00 - 9:00 pm (Eastern time)
Shackelford Funeral Directors
Visitation
Thursday, January 5, 2017
9:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
First Baptist Church of Savannah
Church Services
Thursday, January 5, 2017
Starts at 11:00 am (Eastern time)
First Baptist Church of Savannah
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