Shirley Crawford Freeman

Born on April 20, 1937 in Amherst County, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Edward Crawford and Mandy Francis Martin Crawford.

In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley was preceded in death by a son, Mac Christian Freeman; a grandson, Jeremy Phillips; and a great granddaughter, McKenna May.

A devoted member of Oakdale Baptist Church, Shirley sang in the choir, taught Sunday School, and helped in Vacation Bible School. She enjoyed the simple things in life and was a wonderful cook. Shirley’s greatest passion in life were her children and grandchildren.

Shirley is survived by six children, Victor E. Freeman, Sr. and wife Barbara, William E. Tomlin and wife Selby, Harold L. Tomlin, Deborah F. Phillips and husband Arnold, Edwin Anthony Freeman and wife Ava, and Ramona F. May and husband David as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A celebration of life, with casual dress and bright colors, will be held at 11 am on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Oakdale Baptist Church with Pastor Terry Wornstaff officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Oakdale Baptist Church, Building Fund, 1154 Brightwell Mill Rd, Madison Heights, VA 24572.