- Date Of Birth: August 27, 1919
- Date Of Death: July 1, 2012
- State: Indiana
Vera P. Freeman died peacefully at Hospice House surrounded by an extensive family. She was born in Salem, Indiana but lived most of her life in Bloomington, Indiana. Her parents were Margaret (Maggie) Jones and William C. Jones. At the age of 6, she survived having measles and a ruptured appendix which occurred at the same time. Because Bloomington Hospital could not isolate her from the nine new babies that had just been born, she was operated on in her home on her mother’s kitchen table.
A skilled surgeon of that time saved her life and her mother’s constant care and vigil enabled her to recover. That she was spared at such an early life was evident that she had something to give to so many as she reached out to others on her journey through her long life. She lived a life filled with love which she gave freely to everyone who knew her. She created a strong foundation for her family and she bestowed her love of life and her boundless spirit to each and every member. She was proud of her family and often said how thankful she was to have such a wonderful family. Vera spent sixty-five years married to Clifford.
Together they formed a union that was loving and equal. They set an example of what a good marriage can be and should be. Clifford’s love for Vera was shown throughout their lives together. He was her major caregiver when she was unable to take care of herself due to failing health. His devoted and dedicated love for her sustained her and allowed her to live a full and rewarding ninety-two years. She always looked for and found the good in all people. Her optimistic and innocent, yet wise, outlook on life was an inspiration. Those who met her briefly or who knew her will never forget her. She was a born mother and homemaker. She filled that job with as much love, hard work, and care that she could possibly give. She loved caring for her family, cooking, and watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Even though she was known to spoil her children, she was a disciplinarian who knew when to be like steel and when to be like satin.
Her determination, honesty, and dedication to her family will live on in those who she taught and loved. Her unconditional love was truly unconditional. She will be missed by all who were fortunate to have her touch and bless their lives for almost a century. It has been said that great things come in small packages. She was always a small package in stature, but she had a big impact on those around her.
Her legacy of a life well-lived will live on in every member of her family. She is survived by her husband, Clifford Freeman, Bloomington, IN, her daughters, Marchetta Blanton, Cathedral City, CA, Vickie (Landon) Pendill, St. Albans, MO, and Connie (Kenneth) Giles, Bloomington, IN. She will be cherished by her grandchildren, Tom Aspinwall, Joliet, IL, Melissa Turley, Bermuda Dunes, CA, Monica (Vance) Holter,Johnstown, OH, Tammy (Nick)Kefallinos, Brossard, Quebec, Jennifer (Andy) King, Cape Girardeau, MO, Wesley Giles, Bloomington, IN, Lanny (Jaime) Pendill, St. Peters, MO, Scott Giles, Bloomington, IN, and Sarah (Jamie) Van Berkum, Wildwood, MO.
She is also survived by great-grandchildren, Jessica McGlocklin, Bloomington, IN, Jamie (Brian) Chandler, Indianapolis, IN, Austin McGlocklin, Bloomington, IN, Christopher Turley, Bermuda Dunes, CA, Lindsay Holter, Taylor Holter, and Garrett Holter, all of Johnstown, OH, Alex Harris, Denis Kefallinos, Elizabeth Harris, Josephine Kefallinos, and Arianna Kefallinos all of Brossard, Quebec,Dylan King and Sydney King of Cape Girardeau, MO, Elijah Giles and Emery Giles of Bloomington, IN, Megan Pendill and Abby Pendill of St. Peters, MO, Isaac Giles, Bloomington, IN, and Adelaide Van Berkum, Wildwood, MO.
She was also survived by seven great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, a son, Walter McGlocklin, and a grandson, Jeffrey McGlocklin.
