Mae Wells Freeman
May 31, 1929 ~ July 9, 2022
Born in:
Buncombe County, NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Mae Wells Freeman, 93, a lifelong resident of Leicester, NC, entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, July 9th, 2022.
Born May 31, 1929 to James Commodore Wells and Addie Mae Israel Wells, Mae never knew a stranger. She was an amazing cook who loved to share a meal while chatting with old and new friends. Mae was a member of Union Missionary Baptist Church and frequent visitor of Community Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. From the moment her husband announced his calling to preach, Mae was devoted in every way to her husband’s ministry all around Buncombe and Madison County, even Indiana. Mae even found her own calling in counseling younger minister’s wives and children. While Mae and Charlie operated a full-time farm, Mae also worked at Asheville Hosiery Mill for 15 years followed by 23 years at Square D Company.
In addition to her parents, Mae is preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 66 years, Reverend James Charlie Freeman, and her 8 older siblings, James, Bonnie, Maude, Pearl, Edna, Zeb, Russell, Walter.
Surviving family include her devoted son, Conley Freeman, and his wife Linda of Asheville, NC, and granddaughter Natalie Freeman of Mooresville, NC.
Homecoming service will be held on Tuesday, July 12th, at 2:00 pm at Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. The Reverends Dean Rice, Matthew Sams, and Howard Self will officiate. Burial will follow at Green Hills Cemetery.
The Freeman family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to CarePartners Solace Center for their care and kindness given to Mae.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Mae’s memory to the charity of your choice.
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Services
Visitation: July 12, 2022 1:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Funeral Service: July 12, 2022 2:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Burial: July 12, 2022 3:00 pm
Green Hills Cemetery
25 New Leicester Hwy.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-9831
Rejoice in our Lords name. He has called home one of his saints. What a sweet lady and a hard worker.
SORRY FOR UR LOSS.
Things r never the same when mother’s gone. Although I loved my dad VERY MUCH it’s not the same as loosing mother. God Bless.
Very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. I have a lot of fond memories of her. She was a very sweet lady. God’s comfort in you and family.
I am so sorry for your loss Conley. I know your mom is singing with the angels this Sunday morning. I pray God will wrap you and your family in his arms and give you all the peace and comfort that you all need. At least we know this is not good bye this is just see you later. God Bless you and your precious family.
To the Freeman family,
I saw your mama’s face & recognized her from seeing her many times in Ingle’s years ago. She was always so friendly & you could tell that she was a good Christian lady. It is hard to give up your mama but know she is in a much better place than this old world. My sympathy to your family
Linda and Conley, I was sad to hear that Conley’s mom passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Keep your family in my thoughts and prayers as you prepare to celebrate her life. She was indeed one of the kindest ladies I have met.
Wishing the family comfort during this time of Mae’s passing. She was a kind and generous lady! We will always cherish the wonderful memories of her.
David and Joan Rogers
Conley and Linda. I’m so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Conley, I mourn the loss of your cherished Mother. My condolences to you, Linda and Natalie. What a marvelous legacy of memories your Mom and Dad bestowed to you. May God’s hand on your shoulder give you the comfort you need. Bless you my friend.
Conley, Linda, and Natalie
So sorry to hear about your Mom. I know you will miss her terribly. One consolation, you went above and beyond taking care of her. She was the same every time I saw her. Sweet lady. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to all.
Jimmie and Shirley Fender
Conley, Linda and Natalie
I am so sorry for your loss. Mae was one of the sweetest people and I loved her dearly.