Tuesday, July 30, 2024 3:27 pm

Freda Burgess Jones, age 85, of Ellenboro, passed away Friday, July 26, 2024.

Freda was born October 4, 1938 in Rutherford County to the late John Posey Burgess and Nellie Crowe Burgess. She was a graduate of Tri-High School, Limestone College and earned a master's degree in education from Appalachian State University. Freda was a dedicated teacher who taught the most of her 57 year teaching career at Ellenboro Elementary School. Freda was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church in Ellenboro.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Clyde Jones; a niece, Karen Rosinski and nephew, Eddie Ayres.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sisters, Catherine Burgess Street (Randy) of Shelby and Jane Burgess Ayres of Ellenboro; a host of nieces and nephews..

The funeral was held July 30 at Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen Bright officiating.

Memorial donations requested to Bethel Baptist Church, PO Box 633, Ellenboro, NC 28040.

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Harrelson Funeral and Cremation Services is serving the family.