Thelma Irene Freeman was born on January 30, 1944, to Olivia Green and Troy Carter. She departed this life on Friday, November 1, 2024.

Irene has been a member at Mt. Oni Baptist Church since childhood. She was a member of the Mt. Oni Senior Choir and served on the Usher Board. She attended Caroline
County Public Schools.

Irene worked several jobs during her career, but most notably she worked at the Hanover Government Building.

Irene met Sylvester Quarles Freeman, and they were married December 1960; this union of marriage lasted for 64 years. From this wedlock were born five children—(1) Sylvester Anthony Freeman; (2) Larry Eugene Freeman; (3) Marvin Donnel Freeman; (4) Sharon Olivia Reavis; and (5) Kevin Elroy Freeman.

Irene was preceded in death by her Mother, Olivia Green; her Sister, Mildred Marie Jones; and her three eldest children, Sylvester, Larry, and Marvin Freeman.

She leaves to cherish her memory: One Son—Kevin Freeman (Leslie); One Daughter—Sharon Reavis; Ten Grandchildren; Seventeen Great Grandchildren; One Sister—Jackie Wheeler; Brothers-in-Law; Sisters-In-Law; and a host of Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends.
This brave solder has stood strong for many years.