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Freda Chambliss
FREDA CHAMBLISS
Tipton
Freda A. Chambliss, 94, died Friday, Aug. 8, 2014, at Cedar Manor Nursing Home in Tipton. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, at South Bethel Methodist Church on the site of the Cedar County Historical Center in Tipton.
Freda Augusta Chambliss, daughter of Charles Anthony and Nettie May Nebergall, was born Dec. 25, 1919. She attended country school and graduated from Tipton High School in 1939. On Aug. 7, 1939, she married Lester R. Chambliss at South Bethel Methodist Church. Their son, Steven, was born three years later.
Her abiding faith sustained her in a life of commitment and service to her church, her family and all those around her during her 94 blessed years. She was accepting of everyone and always extended her love to them. As the youngest of eight children she cared deeply for her siblings and their families.
She was a warm and gracious volunteer at Cedar Manor for over 30 years. Along with the other faithful worshippers she was committed to the preservation of South Bethel Church. The move of the church from its rural setting to the Historical Center site was the fulfillment of her faith and commitment to the legacy of the church and a tribute to all who worshipped there with her throughout their lives.
Freda is survived by her family, Steven and Dena Chambliss, granddaughter. Necia, and great-granddaughter, Ava Chambliss; granddaughter, Stephanie Gaffin, and her husband, Mark; and great-grandson, Logan, and great-granddaughter, Sydney Gaffin. She also is survived by her faithful companion and dearest friend, Cecil Mathias, and his entire extended family. She also is survived by many nieces and nephews and their families.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lester; her parents; her sisters, Anna and Irma Nebergall and Eleanor Purviance; her brothers, William, Loyd, Verl and Jerald; and one nephew, Richard Nebergall.
A memorial fund has been established for the continued preservation of South Bethel Church.
Online condolences may be shared at www.fry funerahome.com.
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