Cynthia Freeman

Cynthia was born on September 9, 1943, to Gordon and Mamie Christian in Mansfield, LA. She grew up in Stanley, LA, graduating from Stanley High School and went on to complete her Master’s in Elementary Education at Stephen F. Austin State University.

After graduation, she dedicated her career to teaching and loving elementary children for 25 years. Her fellow teachers shared that she was given children with emotional needs because of her compassionate approach to caring for her students – giving them the special feeling and the love of a mother.

On June 7, 1963, she married her high school sweetheart and husband of 60 years, Ben Leland Freeman. She and Ben spent their entire life traveling the world sharing the love of God through their evangelistic work. She was involved in Mission trips through Trinity Baptist Church and with Texas Baptist Men Disaster Relief. One of her most memorable and life-changing ministries was traveling to New York City after 9/11. She and Ben helped with the cleanup efforts and giving teddy bears to children.

In retirement, Cynthia ministered to people of need at Bexar Country Adult Detention Center and Paws for Service. She loved teaching Sunday School and Vacation Bible School to children at Trinity Baptist Church. In addition, her love and support as “Ms. Cynthia” for the athletes and coaches at Roosevelt High School.

Cynthia had many passions in life. One of her greatest blessings was spending time with her family. She also loved teaching God’s word through Bible studies and prayer meetings, spending time with her teacher and Blue Bottle girlfriends, traveling to Europe, with her favorite place being Provence, France, and painting in her studio she called “Leona’s Place” – this was her happy place.What her children loved about their mom was also her passion for making every one of their birthdays so special, holidays perfectly decorated and filled with love and joy, and visiting her grandchildren – making every visit with “Mama C and Daddy Ben” so memorable.

Cynthia was preceded to heaven by her parents Gordon and Mamie Christian; aunts and uncles; and her childhood caregiver whom she loved dearly, Leona. She is survived by her husband Ben Leland Freeman; her son Ben Leland Freeman III; her daughter Lara DeLynn Senna and Tony Senna; her daughter Alisa Darla Volpicelli and Philip Volpicelli; grandchildren, Nicolas Christian Senna, Vincent James Senna, Olivia Vaughn Volpicelli, and Vivienne Marie Volpicelli.

MESSAGE FROM THE FREEMAN FAMILY:

From Cynthia’s daughters, Alisa and DeLynn – We want to extend our heartfelt thanks and deep appreciation to Tony and her dear friends that helped us take care of our Mom and Dad during her final weeks of life. Your love and compassion of praying for her, sending cards, bringing food, and caring for them both helped us through a challenging time, and we are so grateful for each and every one of you. Throughout this unfortunate journey, our Mom remained positive, with a smile always on her face because of the love she felt from everyone.

We also want to thank those who sent cards, called, texted, emailed or have spoken to us. It was uplifting and heartening to hear your words of testimony about how she touched and impacted so many lives.

Finally, we want her visitation and memorial service to be open and available to anyone who wishes to celebrate her life with us. Please come dressed in bright beautiful colors to the Celebration of Life service – just as she would want. Details for both are below.

VISITATION:Friday, October 20th, 20233:00 PM to 6:00 PMPorter Loring Mortuary North2102 N Loop 1604 ESan Antonio, TX 78232

CELEBRATION OF LIFE:Saturday, October 21st, 20233:00 PMTrinity Baptist Church319 E Mulberry AveSan Antonio, TX 78212

Our Mom loved fresh flowers and always had them in our home. The family requests all flowers are sent to Porter Loring Mortuary North, 2102 N Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX 78232. For those that would like to make a donation in Cynthia’s honor, please donate to The Roosevelt High School Athletic Program, 5110 Walzem Road, San Antonio, TX 78218 – Attention Coach Matt Carroll.

The family would love for you to post your favorite pictures of Cynthia by Wednesday, October 18th, at www.porterloring.com under Cynthia’s obituary (select Tribute Wall and 'Share a memory'). The family will create a slideshow of all the pictures sent and share during her Visitation and Celebration of Life.