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 Gwendolyn
B. Freeman
Sunrise:
November 22, 1931 - Sunset: June 1, 2006
The
Gwendolyn B. Freeman family would like
to announce the passing of our beloved
relative. Gwendolyn B. Freeman died on
June 1, 2006 at her home in Monrovia,
Liberia. She was laid to rest on June
24, 2006 in her birthplace, Clay-Ashland,
Liberia. We love and will miss our mother,
sister, aunt, cousin, neighbor, and friend,
but God loves her best. May perpetual
light shine on her.
Sincerely,
The Family
- J.
Valerie Morris
Almira V. Freeman & Family
(412) 441-3206
- D.
Webster Freeman & Family
(412) 441-4996
- R.
Joann Freeman-Hawkins & Family
(412) 661-8467
- Robert
Smythe & Family
(763) 425-3330
Obituary
Sunrise November 22, 1931
Sunset June 1, 2006
Gwendolyn
Freeman was born to the late Ms. Agnes
Ricks & the late Rev. Jerome E. Freeman
Sr. on November 22, 1931.
At
an early age, she embraced the Christian
religion.
Gwendolyn
started her early education at Alexander
M. Crumwell Memorial Hall, in Clay-Ashland.
Her abilities exceeded what was normally
expected. Due to her high academic performances,
she was granted a scholarship to the College
of West Africa, Monrovia. While in school,
she began to show interest in clothing
design and dress making, taking after
her mother, an educator, Agnes Ricks-Cisco,
a renowned seamstress of her time. Upon
completion of College of West Africa,
she started her professional career as
a designer and dressmaker.
Gwendolyn
was married to Mr. Lasander Padmore. This
union was short. She later married the
late Mr. Samuel Cole, which ended in divorce.
Early
in Gwendolyn's career, she became well
known for her unique clothing designs
and dress making abilities. Again, she
was granted another scholarship to attend
a designing school overseas. After a few
months, she was informed that her gift
of designing and dressmaking exceeded
their level of the program. She returned
home and began to display her God-given
talent, designing and making clothing;
including beaded and stone posted wedding
garments and elegant bridal headpieces.
Her designs made her known as one of Liberia's
most brilliant designers and dressmakers.
She designed and made clothing for the
first families and elite women of Liberia
for over forty years, putting her in the
rank with top designers in France and
the U.S.A.
She
was a loving woman. This personality was
demonstrated through her daily caring
and teaching of her children, siblings,
family members and friends. She shared
her talent by teaching many how to design,
sew and do arts and craft. She shared
her home with many family members and
friends during their time of need. She
took care of her elderly family members
like she was the only one they had. Through
out her life, even during the civil crisis
in Liberia, she shared food with those
in need. For many years she lived happily
surrounded by her children, siblings,
relatives, and friends.
She was predeceased by her 4 brothers,
Junior Cisco, Kai, Jerome, and Butler,
and her daughter, "Small Gwen".
She
leaves to mourn her lost, her children:
Cathleen, Victoria, Jacqueline, Michael,
Bono, Thomas, Bendu, Peter,
Joseph, Betty and Esther.
Her Siblings: J. Valerie, Almira V, D.
Web (Annette), and R. Joann (Larry).
Other Siblings Include: Robert D. (Eliza),
Walter O., Anthony B., Thelma E., and
Lucia Y.
Nephews: Washington Cisco and David Freeman.
Nieces: Victoria, Brenda, Angel, Rose,
and Annette
AND A LARGE NUMBER OF FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
On
June 1, 2006, a hollow hole was drilled
in our hearts when our mother, sister,
aunt cousin, and friend was called home
to rest. We pray for healing and Jesus
answer our prayers. No more hunger, no
more crying, no more sickness. Thank you
Jesus for answering our prayers. May our
beloved Gwen rest in perfect peace until
the great family reunion, when our hearts
will be whole again.
Rest
in Peace Sister Gwendolyn
The Family
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