Bernice Thelma Freeman

Bernice Thelma Freeman, 92, of Lakeland, Florida, passed away on October 5, 2021, in Bartow, Florida. She was born on April 29, 1929, in Broxton, Georgia. Bernice worked as a machine operator at Juice Bowl. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Martin Freeman, brothers, Jesse Bullard and Terrell Bullard, and a sister Betty Mae O’Keefe. She is survived by her daughter, Terreva Pearson (John) of Lakeland, Florida, two grandchildren, Adam Pearson of Winter Haven, Florida and Holly Donovan (Robbie) of Lake Alfred, Florida, and seven great grandchildren, Bowen Donovan, Wade Donovan, Malachi Donovan, Mason Donovan all of Lake Alfred, Florida, Cheyenne Pearson, Kailey Pearson, and Natilie Pearson, all of Winter Haven, Florida. Bernice was survived by many loving nephews and nieces. A visitation will be held on Friday, October 15, from 6-8 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 16, at 2 p.m. Both will be held at Ott-Laughlin Funeral Home in Auburndale, Florida. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ottlaughlinfuneralhome.com for the Freeman family.