Freda Retherford, Age 74 of Hamilton, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Bethesda Butler Hospital. She was born on November 17, 1945 to Paris Wicker and Anna Braden in New Boston, Ohio. She grew up in Portsmouth, Ohio. On June 20, 1964, in Hamilton, Freda married John Retherford. She was a retired school bus driver for Hamilton City Schools for 15 years before retiring. Freda was a labor activist and president for OAPSE AFSCME union while with the Hamilton City Schools. In her spare time she enjoyed cooking, gardening, spending time with her grandchildren, and politics. Her favorite prayer was the Serenity Prayer. Freda is survived by her companion Mark Baker of Hamilton, and children John Retherford of Ft. Myers, Keith Retherford of Hamilton, and Christine Retherford (Linda Hambly) of Columbus; grandchildren, Jesse Wilson (Jasmine Razo), John Retherford, Ian Retherford, Samuel Hardin, Savannah Hardin, and Alexander Levline; and great-grandson Reid. She was preceded in death by her parents and four sisters, Mary, Delores, Harriet, and Patricia; her daughter Cynthia; and granddaughter Victoria. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation, 636 Morris Turnpike, Suite A, Short Hills, NJ 07078.
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