Laura Michele Freeman, age 45, passed away in her home in Lakeland, TN on September 26, 2022. Laura was born February 18, 1977, to her parents Benjamin and Claudia Meisler in Memphis, TN. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, and grandmother. She was the younger sister of Stacey Diller. Laura grew up in Memphis and lived there were whole life, graduating from Immaculate Conception High School in 1995. She then went on to get a Bachelors of Science in Education from the University of Memphis in 2002, a Masters of Education, Curriculum & Instruction: Reading with an Emphasis in Elementary Education, from Grand Canyon University in 2012, and a Masters of Science in Education, Special Education Instructional Specialties, from Arkansas State University in 2015.
Laura and Jon Freeman married in 1999 and remained married for 23 years. They welcomed their first daughter together, Peyton Freeman, in 2000, followed by daughter Avery Freeman in 2003, and son Pierce Freeman in 2008.
Laura was a fantastic teacher and loved her preschool students at Bruce Elementary School in Memphis.
Laura’s main joy in life was her family. She loved and cared for her children so very much. She treated everyone that her children loved with kindness and welcomed them always as well. She also loved her two cats, Blueberry (Izzy Moo-Moo) and Kylo (Stoots ‘n Boots). She enjoyed watching TV with her family, especially Reality TV and True Crime shows, playing games of Sudoko and crossword puzzles, relaxing in her backyard by the pool, hosting parties, and of course, shopping.
She is survived by husband, Jon Freeman; children, Peyton, Avery, and Pierce Freeman; father, Benjamin Meisler & wife Linda; sister Stacey Diller & husband Shane Diller, and nephew Devin Diller; step-child, Tyler Freeman & wife Shelby; step-grandchildren Zoey, Ava, & Kinsley; sister-in-law Jacqui Freeman. She joins her mother, Claudia Meisler,
A gathering of family and friends for Laura will be held Saturday, October 1, 2022 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Memphis Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 3700 North Germantown Parkway, Bartlett, TN 38133, followed by a celebration of life memorial service at 6:00 PM.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MemphisFuneralGermantownParkway.com for the Freeman family.
