Elizabeth Ruth Freeman

Elizabeth Ruth Reeves Freeman of Vidalia, Louisiana passed away on January 22, 2024. She was 76 years old. Ruth was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend who will be deeply missed. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, James Freeman of Vidalia, Louisiana, parents Lloyd and Arleigh Reeves of Monterey, Louisiana and siblings, Johnny Reeves, Mary Ann Lowe, Becky Hernandez, and Herschel Reeves. Ruth is survived by her brother David Reeves and his wife Larly Reeves of West Monroe, Louisiana. She was a loving mother to her daughter, Beth Kelly and sons, Jim Kelly and Steve Kelly. She is survived by her stepchildren, Ann Wisnor, Jennifer Warnock, and James/Kim Freeman. Ruth was blessed by grandchildren Gregory/Hillary Kennon, Natalie/Chris Medina, Cadence Frye, Katelyn Baggerly, Phillip Kelly, Jacob Kelly, Carson Kelly, Steven/Sharissa Kelly, Nicholas Kelly, Jackson Kelly, Peyton Wisner, JonAvery Wisner, Matt Warnock, Sarah/Micah Coolman, Buddy and Mya Freeman. She had great grandchildren, Owen Kelly, Elliott Kelly, Evelyn Kelly, Emma Kennon and Hazel Wisner.

To be loved by Ruth was a blessing. She was supportive, kind, nonjudgmental, intelligent and loyal. Her wit was matched by none, and her laugh was infectious. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, and quilting. She was an avid reader who also enjoyed writing. Whether with her kids, grandkids, nieces, and nephews, she was always ready to entertain with a board game of their choosing. One of her favorite family activities was playing Rook. If there was a gathering of four or more, Rook was always an option. Ruth loved animals and despite never considering herself a cat-lover, she doted on her cats and any stray that found its way to her.

A Celebration of Life will take place at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 3 at 241 Reeves Road, Monterey, Louisiana 71354.