Allyne Freeman

Allyne Jett Freeman, age 90, passed away at home in Spanish Fort, AL on Friday, August 26, 2011 from a long term illness of pulmonary fibrosis. She was born on September 27, 1920 in Providence, KY. She was a resident of Brownsville, TN for sixty-six years prior to moving to Spanish Fort, AL. She was preceded in death by her parents: Thomas Evan and Teresa Jett; seven brothers and sisters; and her husband: Ernest Freeman, Jr. She is survived by her sons: Ernest (Emily) Freeman III, Baton Rouge, LA, Raymond Jett (Mary Joyce) Freeman, Spanish Fort, AL; four grandchildren: Taylor (Brannon) Freeman, Ashley (Barrett) Gilbreath, Brian Freeman, Katie (Robert) Baird; two great -grandchildren: Cates Sadler Gilbreath & William Ernest Baird and nephews, nieces and other relatives. In retirement she was an avid reader and skilled in needle working. She loved her flowers, bird watching and the Lord! Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9:00-11:00 AM, Tuesday, August 30, 2011 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to the Brownsville Baptist Church Women's Ministry, 5 North Wilson St., Brownsville, TN 38012.