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Rhonda Freeman

The funeral service for Rhonda Boswell “Rita” Freeman will be 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 14, at Riverwood Family with burial in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, at Riverwood and will resume from 1 p.m. until the time of service on Wednesday.

Mrs. Freeman, 54, of Wesson, died June 9, 2023, at her residence in Franklin County. She was born January 7, 1969, in Natchez, to Charles Henry Boswell and Nancy Louise Smith Boswell. She retired from MS Medical Board in Jackson. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Rita will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Boswell; sister, Tammy Boswell; mother-in-law, Jean Freeman; and father-in-law, Robert Freeman.

Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert “Bobby” Freeman; her mother, Nancy Boswell; children, Derek Freeman and Lexie Freeman; brother, Shane Boswell (Tracy) and one very precious grandchild, Robert Freeman affectionately known to her has “Punkin”. She is also survived by other loving family members and friends.

 

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  • Comment Link Laura McLain Thursday, 21 March 2024 11:23 posted by Laura McLain

    Bob and family,
    I was thinking about Rhonda today and the good times we shared working together at the MSBML and how we hung out together a lot. I was looking her up on fb to try to get in touch and learned the news of her passing. We did not keep in touch over the past years. I was deeply saddened to learn the news today. She was a wonderful friend. I remember when you all started dating and got married, Derrek was born etc. She loved you deeply.......Praying for your comfort and the children's comfort and her mother, Shane too. (she always talked about Shane) Praying for you all......much love to all. If there is anything I can do, please let me know.

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  • Comment Link Jeannie Knight Thursday, 28 September 2023 10:52 posted by Jeannie Knight

    I haven't saw Rhonda in years. We are second cousins. I'm very saddened by this news.

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  • Comment Link Toni McCoy Saturday, 17 June 2023 19:02 posted by Toni McCoy

    Bobby and family-- I am Bro. Robert and Colleen Carr's daughter. I'm so sorry to hear this, Mom and Dad loved y'all and Dad really enjoyed the visits from your daughter during his last days. Rhonda was so helpful and kind those last few weeks. Mom and Dad always spoke so fondly
    of both of you. Praying for you and your family.

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  • Comment Link Dorothy R Smith Thursday, 15 June 2023 10:55 posted by Dorothy R Smith

    Bobby, Lexington and Derik, I am so sorry. I found out this morning. What a shock. I loved Rhonda. There just aren't the right words.

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  • Comment Link Vanessa Tate Spann Wednesday, 14 June 2023 13:15 posted by Vanessa Tate Spann

    My heart is sadden by the loss of my high school classmate Rhonda. It seems like it was just yesterday we were at Franklin High. Sending my heartfelt condolences to her family and praying for their strength during this time.

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  • Comment Link Theresa Cameron Dudley Tuesday, 13 June 2023 11:34 posted by Theresa Cameron Dudley

    I’m so sorry to hear the passing of my classmate. My sincere condolences and prayers of comfort to her family.
    May our God comfort you today, and the days ahead.

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  • Comment Link Katie Calcote McCaleb Monday, 12 June 2023 15:54 posted by Katie Calcote McCaleb

    I went to high school with Rhonda. My sincerest condolences to family and friends.

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  • Comment Link Monica Gilmore Monday, 12 June 2023 12:17 posted by Monica Gilmore

    I was saddened to hear of Rhonda's passing. She hired me at the Medical Board an essentially helped me with a new career. I am forever grateful. She showed herself to be a good leader and was respected by those she worked with and on behalf of at the agency.

    I am lifting the name of her family in prayer and claiming God's grace, mercy and cover as they move forward.

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  • Comment Link Ann Newman Monday, 12 June 2023 11:33 posted by Ann Newman

    So sorry for your loss, this is way too soon. Prayers for all of you.??

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