Alberta Ludlum Freeman

Alberta Estelle Ludlum Freeman, 92, of Rockingham, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her home.

Mrs. Freeman was born January 24, 1926 in Richmond County, a daughter of the late Rueben Dewey and Ruth Lynn Ludlum. For over 45 years, she was a devoted member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, where she was active in the WMU and established the church library. She was a member of the Red Hat Society, had worked in textiles and retired from the Scotland County Division for the Blind. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Olan R. Freeman, and siblings, Albert Ludlum, Bill Ludlum, Betty Dawkins and Roy Ludlum.

She is survived by her children, Olan R. Freeman, Jr. (Carolyn) of Lumberton, Jackie Parnell (Tommy) of Lumberton, Pat Taylor (John) of Rockingham, Lynette Freeman ( Lorenzo) of Rockingham and Glenn Freeman (Mary) of Laurel Hill. Also surviving are eleven grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, four great great grandchildren, five step grandchildren, twelve step great grandchildren and two step great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 pm Saturday at Mt. Olive Baptist Church . Interment will follow in Eastside Cemetery.

The family will see friends from 12:45 – 1:45 pm Saturday at the church.

Memorials may be made to Richmond County Hospice, 1119 US Hwy 1 N., Rockingham, NC 28379.