Betty Smith Freeman

Betty Smith Freeman, 85 of Opelika, Alabama died peaceably at East Alabama Medical Center after an extended illness on January 27th, 2025.

Betty was born in Macon County, Alabama on November 25th, 1939, to Elizabeth Groce Smith and O.W. Smith.  Betty worked for and retired from the City of Opelika Light and Power.

Betty received tremendous enjoyment by spending time with her Hardees breakfast friends, monthly dumpling dinners and time with her church family.  Betty was always eager to plan meals with her family, friends and church. Some of her most enjoyable memories were from participating in church functions and family gatherings.

Betty was preceded in death by husband, Dan Freeman, sister Juanita Mask and sister Patricia Lawler and is survived by brother Hugh Smith of Waverly, Al., sisters Sandra Henderson of Opelika, Al., and Darlene Hutson of Galveston, Tx.

Graveside service will be on January 31, 2025, at 10:00 am at Garden Hills Cemetery on Frederick Road in Opelika, Al. Betty has requested in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Union Grove Baptist Church at 4009 Lee Rd. 391 Opelika, Al. 36804.