Wilma Juanita Freeman, daughter of the late Nathaniel "Nathan" and Lou Ella "Ella" Freeman, was born on January 23, 1923 in Ripley, Oklahoma. She was the youngest of seven children from this union. She departed her life to be with the Lord on October 17, 2017. She was preceded in death by her parents; Nathan and Ella; five sisters; Emma Ruth Freeman, Ruby Moore, Laura Lola Mae Lane, Hattie Lou Wiley, Willa Lee Walton, Vashti "Bernice" Lewis; one brother; Cleophus Freeman and three daughters; Barbara June, Karen Sue and Yvonne. Wilma was raised in a God fearing home with her sisters. Her acceptance of Christ at a young age was greatly enhanced by the devout Christian training provided by her parents. Like the rest of the family, Wilma lived in Newkirk and Ponca City. She was employed by Winfield State Hospital until she moved to Oklahoma City. She was employed in various jobs including domestic worker, catering, and home child care. She cared for both friends and family and helped raise her grandchildren Eric Henry and Tracie Bruce after the passing of their mothers. She also provided day care for Leon Scobey, III, and Taylor Scobey ( great-great nephews) and Max Pearson who affectionately calls her Grandma. Wilma lived a full life; she will be remembered for her childhood stories in Ripley, Cushing, Newkirk and Ponca City with her sisters. She enjoyed traveling to see family and friends. She also enjoyed traveling with her daughter Yvonne, anywhere she could. Wilma will be sincerely missed by everyone that knew her. She leaves to cherish her memory: one daughter, Jean Ann Woodard; one son, Nathan Freeman; seven grandchildren, Jeannie Adams (Jason); Barbara Anne James (Dewayne); LaChelle Evans; Eric Henry; Kevin Woodard; Shanna Williams and Tracie Bruce (Michael) eleven great grandchildren; Gregory Manuel, Tyler James (Josephine), Lindsey Dickson (Rickey); Tiffany Evans; Erica Henry; Karon Woodard; Kevin Woodard; Adrion Woodard; Brooke Williams; Kevin Bruce and David Bruce; many devoted nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a host of caring family and friends.




?I Am Always With You

?I am always with you. When I am gone release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do, You mustn't tie yourself to me with too many tears, But be thankful we had so many years. I gave you my love, and you can only guess How much you've given me in happiness. I thank you for the love that you have shown, But now it is time I traveled on alone. So grieve for me a while, if grieve you must then let you grief be comforted by trust that it is only for a while that we must part, so treasure the memories within your heart. I won't be far away for life goes on. And if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see or touch me, I will be near and if you listen with your heart, you'll hear all my love around you soft and clear and then, when you come this way alone, I'll greet you with a smile and a "Welcome Home".