Virginia Ann Freeman

Virginia Ann Freeman, 81, of Springfield, died at 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Richard Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Virginia was born September 6, 1933 in Springfield, the daughter of Thomas Turner and Maude Thompson Williams. She married Robert "Frank" Freeman on July 3, 1954 in Greenville; he preceded her in death on March 29, 2015. Virginia was a graduate of Athens High School and attended Lincoln Land Community College. She was a member of Springfield Bible Church and volunteered at the Senior Center. Virginia was employed for over 50 years with Joseph E. Corrigan Accountant. She loved cats, Bingo, shopping, and bowling. She was also preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her two daughters, Betty K. "Kathy" (husband, Brad) Wilkins of Virden and Linda M. "Mickey" (husband, Nile) Schumm of Washington; five grandchildren, Andrea (husband, Corey) Bennett, Sean (wife, Kira) Schumm, Casey (wife, Jennifer) Schumm, Frank (wife, Nici) Pokora and Rhiannon (husband, Terry) Turley; ten great-grandchildren; and one sister, Norma Jean (husband, Charlie) Schneider of St. Peters, MO. Cremation was accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center prior to ceremonies. Memorial Gathering: Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th St., Springfield. The Memorial Gathering will begin with a Eulogy Ceremony at 10:00 a.m. Private inurnment will be held at Camp Butler National Cemetery Columbarium. Memorial contributions may be made to: Prayer Shawl Ministry at OSF Richard L Owens Hospice Home, 8630 IL Route 91, Peoria, IL 61615.