Hickory - Deffie Elizabeth Freeman Brittain, 79, passed away July 9, 2014 at her residence. Deffie was born June 9, 1935 in McDowell Co. to the late Grady Freeman and Ufie Wright Freeman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Brittain, sister, Bessie Mae Teague and 3 brothers, Glenn Freeman, Herman Freeman and Cecil Freeman. Deffie was a member of Philadelphia Baptist Church where she was a member of Willing Workers class and was the world’s best baby sitter. Surviving are her son, Dwight Brittain and wife, Dodie, of Hickory; daughter, Cecelia Evans of Enka and a brother, Charlie Freeman; grandchildren, Allen Hudson, Dustin Henderson, Courtney Brittain, Amy Powell, Cody Brittain, Kasey Evans, Kersti Evans and 5 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00 until 8:00 P. M. at Hickory Funeral Home. Services will be Sunday, July 13, 2014, at 2:00 P. M. at Philadelphia Baptist Church with Rev. Eldon Hinegardner and Rev. Doyle Holder officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Condolences may be made on line at www.hickoryfh.com. Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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