Mary Elizabeth Freeman Clements, 91

Mary Elizabeth Freeman Clements, 91, of Union Mills, passed away on August 6, 2019.

Elizabeth was born Sept. 17, 1927 in Rutherford County to the late Deck and Bertha Freeman. She was the beloved wife of the late Oliver Clements for 62 years.

She was a graduate of Mt. Vernon High School and an employee of Stonecutter Mills until her retirement.

Elizabeth was a Christian in faith, word, and deeds of love and service. As a member of Camp Creek Baptist Church, she was active in any area in which she was needed including teaching, WMU, choir, worship preparation, outreach, visitation and prayer support.

She loved cooking, entertaining, gardening, Christmas, keeping in touch with friends, and traveling. She and Oliver enjoyed RV camping and were charter members of the Thermal Belt Model A Club.

In addition to her parents and husband, Elizabeth was preceded in death by an infant brother and sister, stepmother Nannie Pearl Freeman, brother Ray Freeman, and sister Margaret Norris.

Elizabeth is survived by Ronnie and Susan Clements of Belmont who she and Oliver always referred to as "like our son and daughter", sister in laws Jane Freeman and Genell Clements, brother in law Edward Norris, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The funeral was held at Camp Creek Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Camp Creek Baptist Church Cemetery Fund 145 Josephs Rd Union Mills, NC 28167.

McMahan's Funeral Home & Cremation Services is serving the family.