Rachel Lynn Freeman

Castalia - Rachel Lynn Inscoe Freeman, age 88, of Castalia, NC passed away August 20, 2017 at her home. Born in Franklin County, NC on August 29, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ire Tyler and Sonora Lee Morgan Inscoe. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Drake Freeman; and brother, John Tyler Inscoe. Rachel Lynn leaves behind to cherish her memory, her five children, Sheila Lynn Freeman of Wake Forest, NC; Bill Freeman and wife Judy, John Drake Freeman, Kathy E. Freeman and Robin Freeman all of Castalia, NC. She is also survived by six grandchildren and their families (12 great-grandchildren), Mike and Brittany Freeman Barnes (Grace and Madison), Jenny L. Braswell (Elijah, Raiden and Esme), Shana Freeman (Devin and Carson), Jeremy and Maggie Freeman Barnes (Jackson), Joshua and Carla Freeman (Autumn), Billy and Stephanie Freeman (Annaliese, Aubrey and William); her sister-in-law, Alice Freeman Williams of Hampton, VA and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind her Caregivers, Mary Hilliard, Adeline Davis and the nurses, aides, Chaplain and others of Community Hospice. A loving wife, mother and “Granny” who was born in Franklin County, NC. Family was very important to her and she never forgot a single person whether family or not. Her memories are special to us all, of the past generations and having her home place and her grandparents home in her care allowed us all to hear of her memories of growing up with her beloved parents and brother. After marriage she moved to Nash County, NC to raise five children and added even more memories. Weve always marveled at all she knew and who was connected to who! Her many interests and passions included sewing and quilting; UNC Basketball and Dean Smith; collecting antiques and Snow White memorabilia; Christmas was her favorite time of year and she loved collection and decorating with the Gingerbread Man; A wonderful cook, her favorite was fresh vegetables right from the garden with butterbeans and chocolate cake eaten together. She loved many special animals in her lifetime that belonged to her children. She was a homemaker and housewife, who helped her husband on the farm as she did growing up with her parents. She alone with her husband ran Freemanss Country Store, then moved to Taylor Gin Co. to run a food and hardware store, cotton gin and corn mill. Her church from childhood was Castalia Baptist Church where she returned to serve as pianist for many of her later years. At her former church, Philadelphia Baptist she began playing piano after moving to Nash County with her husbands family. She also served as Womans Missionary Union Director and member. Her love for missions never took her on a trip faraway, but she led or participated in many projects and offerings that enabled many other people to learn of Christs love. Many thanks and blessings to all who have prayed, visited and shared memories with us. Please know each and every person she ever knew in her 88 years were special and loved by her. We will miss her tremendously, but it was time for her to go to her eternal home and play the hymns of old for all who have been waiting to hear them once again. Memorial gifts may be made to Castalia Baptist Church at PO Box 35, 9563 Main Street, Castalia, NC 27816 or Community Home Care and Hospice 2479 Hurt Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. Flowers are accepted. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Johnson Funeral Home. A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Castalia Baptist Church with the Reverend Carlyle Hall Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at Drake Cemetery on Red Bud Road, Castalia, NC where she will be laid to rest beside her husband, Drake Freeman. Pallbearers are Joshua Freeman, Billy Freeman, Elijah Malloy, Devin Powell, Mike Barnes and Jeremy Barnes. Honorary Pallbearers are Raiden Braswell, Dee Richardson, Bob Richardson and Marvin Silver. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Drive, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.