Ellen Merle Freeman, 62, of Bridgeton, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 15th, 2019. She loved to grow her own vegetables and was a very good chef. Ellen had a close relationship with the Lord and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was the youngest female member to be inducted into the Eastern Star in New Bern many years ago.
Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Virginia Freeman; and her brother, Joey Freeman.
She is survived by her brother, Charles D. Freeman; her nephew, Ron Freeman; three nieces, Lisa Scott, Dawn Freeman, and Ann Register; special cousin, Denise Barker; caregiver and lifelong friend, Delores Wiggins; and her teacup poodle, whom she adored, "Prissy Merle." She is also survived by several aunts, uncles and many cousins.
Memorial service will be 5:30 p.m. Saturday, January 19th at Cotten Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends just before the service, beginning at 5 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local hospice or to the Kitty Askins Hospice Center, 107 Handley Park Court, Goldsboro, NC 27534.
Arrangements are by Cotten Funeral Home & Crematory.
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