ANNA M. (COOPER) FREET

Anna Margaret (Cooper) Freet
February 18, 1934 - April 10, 2018
NAPPANEE - Anna Margaret (Cooper) Freet, 84, Nappanee, died Tuesday, April 10, in her residence from Dementia and Alzheimer's Disease that she was diagnosed with in 2004.

She was born Feb. 18, 1934 in South Bend to James Franklin "Frank" and Laura Elizabeth (Nelson) Cooper.
On Aug. 8, 1954, Anna married Jerald A. Freet in South Bend.

Surviving is her husband, Jerald, Nappanee, a son, Jay A. Freet, South Bend, three daughters, Carla R. (Rodney) Freet Rabel, Nappanee, Lorie A. (Jason Hite) Freet, Bristol, Kathleen J. Freet, who took care of both her parents since 2007, Nappanee, a sister, Ruth Louise (Virgil) Cooper Hall, Elkhart, two grandchildren, Nicole M. (Aaron Hanes) Rabel Pettry, Nappanee, Brittany E. (Aaron "Guppy") Rabel Fish, Nappanee, seven great-grandchildren, Cole Pettry, Zoe Rabel, Zachary Rabel, Atticus Pettry, Aurrora Pettry, Zalexus Rabel, and Zuzu Rabel.

Preceding her in death are her parents, a daughter, Sandra J. Freet, and a brother, James Kenneth "Kenny" (Jessie) Cooper.

Anna lived in Kansas with her parents when she was quite young and moved back there before she began schooling. She was the first in her family to graduate high school in 1954 from South Bend Central. Anna worked outside the home at United Telephone in Nappanee and Durocole where she cleaned Mercury. Her last job was with Catherine Uline as a caregiver. Anna retired in 1989 and saw much of the East Coast for the rich history of our nation. She was an artist but would only display her work for her family and never the public. She had an infectious laugh and joked about life. Anna was a member of Nappanee United Methodist Church.

A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, May 5, at Nappanee United Methodist Church, 301 E Market St, Nappanee and a luncheon will follow. Rev. Jim Davidson will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.
Rieth-Rohrer-Ehret-Lienhart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent at www.rrefh.com

Published by Advance News from May 10 to May 11, 2018.

01/20/2023 EJS