JUNE 3, 1951 – JULY 3, 2013
ANDERSON, SC - Janice “Jan” Hembree Freeman, age 62, wife of Ricky Delano Freeman, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at AnMed Medical Health Center, surrounded by her loving family.

Jan was born in Greenville, SC; she was the daughter of the late Roland William Hembree and Evelyn Lynch Hembree. She was a graduate of Parker High School.  Jan was a homemaker and independent business women.  She was a member of New Prospect Baptist Church, she was dedicated to the youth and children department, with her love for the youth, she had helped prepare numerous meals unselfishly for those upcoming trips. Those who knew her, knew of her love she had for her family and friends, Jan was their rock & support, but she especially enjoyed her 3 year old granddaughter, Bella. One of Jan’s greatest enjoyments was camping; she loved watching the sunrise and the sunset.

In addition to her mother and husband, Jan is survived by her three daughters whom she loved dearly; Kristi Freeman, Shea Jordan and her husband, Jon and Gina Freeman all of Anderson; one granddaughter and the apple of her eye, Bella Jordan; brother, Don Hembree of Greenville; two sisters, Lynn Justice and Peggy Atkins both of Greenville; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and a brother, Bill Hembree.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 3:00 pm at New Prospect Baptist Church in the Contemporary Sanctuary, with Dr. Tony Smith and Reverend Tom Turner officiating.  The family will receive friends in the Prospector Room on Sunday before the service from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm.  The family will be at the home of her daughter, Shea Jordan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Prospect Baptist Church, Youth and Children’s ministry, 2503 Whitehall Road, Anderson, SC 29625.
               
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