Family Historian
Beverly Meade Q. Freund, 85, was a native of Washington, D. C., and spent her first 10 years in Takoma D.C., during World War II. After the war her father bought their first new/old home in Takoma Park, Maryland and lived there for 20 years. They later moved to Maple Ave. Takoma Park where she lived most of her life. After her husband, Dick Freund passed away in 2011 she moved to Riderwood Village located in Silver Spring Maryland. She brought her beloved cat, Pooka with her. Beverly died Jan 24, 2023 from complications due to a blood clot. She was born on 22 May 1937, daughter of Dudley L. Meade Sr. and Amy (June) Fridell, who both preceded her in death.
Beverly was a graduate of Montgomery Blair High School in 1955 and accomplished additional educational classes in procurement. As a young woman, she worked in Washington D.C. on Pennsylvania Ave. for the Evening Star newspaper. Her last employment was for the Federal Government as an Assistant Administrator for the Architect of the Capitol.
An avid genealogist for most of her adult life, she was the family historian for the Mead/Meade-Fridell-Quattlebaum Families. She amassed a large collection of original documents and books of her family history. She was a member of a number of genealogy organizations as well as Daughters of the American Revolution [DAR].
Survivors from her first marriage are John W. Quattlebaum Jr. of Pasadena, MD, and Robert D. Quattlebaum (and wife Gretchen) of McLean, Virginia. Her youngest son, Paul David Quattlebaum passed away on December 7, 2006 at the age of 44.
Her only sibling, brother, Dudley L. Meade Jr. of Tucson, Arizona preceded her in death in 2005.
Nephew Bruce D. Meade of Tucson, AZ survives her. Great niece Kaileigh Meade and great great nephews Dexter, Declan and Johnny Lee survive her. Niece Donna Lee Meade and son Nathan of Dublin, GA survives her.
Five grandchildren, Dawn O’Dell (and husband Robbie), Joshua Quattlebaum (and wife Kate), David Quattlebaum II, Alex Quattlebaum, and Jacqueline Quattlebaum also survive her.
Great grandchildren include Lucas and Penelope O’Dell, Charlotte Quattlebaum and Kira Quattlebaum. Also surviving Beverly is her step-son, Joel Freund and his twin children, Jocelyn and Jacob of Nashville, TN. Her beloved cat Pooka, also survives Beverly and has moved to a new home.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hinesrinaldifuneralhome.com for the Freund family.
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