Marilyn Doris Freedman

Born in Philadelphia, PA she moved with her family to Miami, FL in 1944 and graduated from Miami Senior High School in 1950. After starting college at the University of Miami she transferred to the University of Florida where she became a lifelong Gator fan, earning her bachelor’s degree in education.

She taught school at Loretto Elementary School and then became a substitute teacher for many years after her girls were born.

She was the daughter of Samuel and Etta (Yockelson) Greenberg, and loving sister of Sheldon Greene of blessed memory. She was married to Harvey Jason Freedman for 42 years before his passing in 1998. Together they shared many wonderful years of travel.

She is survived by her daughters Stacy (Howard) Andler and Katie Kight, four grandchildren, Evan and Ross Andler and Jillian and Lindsey Kight, sisters-in-law, Carol Freedman and Maxine Heller, and many nieces and nephews.

Marilyn had many talents and hobbies, including knitting, needlepoint, painting, decorative soap making and bowling. She loved playing card games and was an avid mahjong player.

She was an animal lover and adored the fine art of theater and blackjack equally. She especially loved reading her entire life. She enjoyed watching football and was still cheering for the Jaguars, the Patriots, and the Gators this season. She was a loving “Mom-Mom” to her grandchildren and made sure to attend all their recitals, plays, sporting events and concerts.

Marilyn was generous, charitable and was a devoted wife and mother. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in her memory to a charity of your choice.

Funeral Services will be held at 2 pm on Monday 4/25 at New Center at Evergreen Cemetery, 200 E. 43rd Street. A meal of condolence is being held at Ahavath Chesed at 8727 San Jose Boulevard after the service with a Minyan to follow.

Tuesday 4/26 and Wednesday 4/27 the family will be observing Shiva from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the Jacksonville Jewish Center, 3663 Crown Point Road followed by Minyan at 6:30.