Freda M. Crow

Freda M. Crow, age 87, of New Marshfield, went to be with her lord and savior on July 4th, 2004. She passed away peacefully at home with her daughter by her side.

Born in Carbondale, Ohio on February 3rd, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Allison and Nora L. Martin Cox.

Freda was an excellent student, having graduated valedictorian of her junior class at Carbondale High School in 1934, the year the school closed. She also graduated valedictorian of her senior class at Union Furnace High School in 1935. Freda was also an accomplished musician, playing both the piano and singing the lead in many countywide operettas during high school, and playing for her church most of her life.

Freda was a lifelong member of the Carbondale United Methodist Church, and had more recently attended the Bates United Methodist Church. Freda was also a 70 year member of the Pythian Sister Lodge of Nelsonville, and a 50 year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, chapter 346 of New Marshfield, Ohio, where she held many offices, including Worthy Matron.

Freda and her husband of 49 ½ years, Granville L. Crow, who passed away on July 13th, 1990, owned and operated the Williams store in Carbondale for over 25 years. Freda retired from Ohio University in 1980, after working in the housekeeping department for 14 years.

Freda is survived by her beloved daughter, Jacquelyn, with whom she made her home.

According to Freda?s wishes, calling hours and the funeral were private, for family and close friends. The services, a wonderful celebration of Freda?s life, was officiated by Pastor William Hixson on Thursday, July 8th. Burial was in the New Marshfield Cemetery, beside her beloved husband, Granville. Services were handled by Souers-Cardaras Funeral Home, 46 Fayette Street, Nelsonville.