Mrs. Magnolia Spight Freeman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

****NOTE: Visitation & Funeral Service Times and Location Listed Below**** Magnolia (Spight) Freeman, age 89, transitioned into eternity on May 7, 2019 at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Magnolia was born on August 17, 1929 the daughter of Rev. General B. and Della Foster Spight in Ripley, MS. She attended elementary and secondary school in Tippah County, MS. She later went on to attend Mississippi Industrial College where she also took a teaching position. Magnolia enjoyed learning and also furthered her education at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI. She united in marriage to Henderson A. Freeman and to this union two children were born. Magnolia was employed at Kellogg’s Corporation, until her retirement in 1991. She was a very active member at First Salem Missionary Baptist Church, and served in many capacities, which include: Deaconess Board, Mother’s Board, Usher Board, a Senior Missionary and Chaplin for the Church Anniversary every year. She was also a member of Bridge Builders and was a choir member in the music ministry. Magnolia was active in the community and was a member of Big Brothers and Big Sisters organization and was part of the Garden Club. She loved to sew, bake and tend to the beautiful flowers in her garden. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev. General B. and Della Foster Spight; brothers, Morris, Charlie, William and G.B. Jr.; sisters, Jamie Ophelia, Eldora Griffin, Essie Braddock and Lexia Stovall; a stepson, Leroy Finley and grandson, Derrick McCracken. She leaves to cherish her memory, daughter, Debra L. Watson; son, Henderson M. (Janet) Freeman; grandchildren, Cherie’ Rucker, Tamara (LaShawn) Livingston, Erica Watson, Zavion Watson and Sierra Watson; great grandchildren, A'Myah Curtis, Nyrie, Mekhi, Jathan and Kaliek Rucker; siblings, Ethelene Hatch of Ripley, MS; A.G. (Betty) Spight; Paul (Jo) Spight of Battle Creek, MI; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Also, a special love for Wilbur K. Watson III, Richie Rucker and LaShawn Livingston. Magnolia was a Dedicated Soldier and Prayer Warrior and will be missed by all.

Mrs. Magnolia Spight Freeman

August 17, 1929 - May 7, 2019