Janie Faye Freeman

Janie Faye Wigley Freeman, beloved wife, mother, and GranMom passed away on October 13, 2015 at the age of 81. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, October 17 at 2:00 pm at James Memorial Baptist Church, where she had been a member for more than 50 years.

Janie was a believer in Jesus Christ, and it is a great comfort to her family and friends to know that she is in heaven and will one day be reunited with those who love her. She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and many, many dear friends who will miss her greatly.

Janie was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Kenneth; her mother and father, Ernest and Bessie Wigley; and her sister, Brenda Smith. She is survived by her son, Stan (Cindy) Freeman; son, Barry (Melanie) Freeman; daughter, Jan Freeman; grandchildren, Michael (Chasta) Freeman, Josh Freeman, Mark (Meredith) McClendon, Seth Choron, Ethan Choron; great-grandchildren, Aaliyah Freeman, Jaxon Freeman, Shyanne Freeman, Maela Freeman, James McClendon; numerous nieces and nephews; and many special friends.

The Freeman family would like to express their gratitude to some very special ladies, Janet Taylor, Kelly Ashworth, and Sueann Mitchem. Their kindness and love in helping to care for Janie during the last several months of her life has been a precious ministry to her and to her family. The family also wishes to thank Amedisys Hospice personnel for their attention and care in recent days.

Pallbearers will be grandsons Michael Freeman andJosh Freeman; Buck Smith, brother-in-law; Eddie Stell, nephew; and Bob Lowery and W.C. Murphy, family friends. Honorary pallbearer will be Lynn Cowart, longtime friend.

The family will receive friends at James Memorial from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, with the funeral service to follow at 2:00. Dr. Bill Abbott and Dr. Ron Pate areofficiating. The burial will be held at Walker's Chapel Cemetery in Fort Payne. Collier-Butler Funeral Home & Cremations Service in charge of arrangements.