Melissa Freeman Obituary
Official Obituary of

Melissa Freeman

January 23, 1969 - June 30, 2025

Melissa Freeman Obituary

Melissa Gaynell Freeman, age 56, was born January 23, 1969 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The anthem of the Heavenly host became sweeter on June 30, 2025 when the King of Glory decided it was time for her to be with the Lord.

Melissa was a self-taught graduate of life. She loved to shop, cook and dress to impress. Never did she leave the house without her flawless makeup and being well put together.

She was a strong loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. She was very giving of her love and time to whoever was in need. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joys.

Preceded in death by her mother: Gaynell Freeman; sisters, Lillan “Toonie” Alice Freeman and Cynthia Freeman and brother, Leonard Dewitt Freeman, and aunt, Lilia Dumas.

She leaves to cherish her memory; daughter, Shante (Brock) Southwood; sons, Kornell Freeman and Demarlus Freeman; brothers, Sanford Freeman and Mark (Penny) Freeman, Mary Juandoo, and uncle, Elijah Freeman Jr.

She was loved by a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Melissa Gaynell Freeman will truly be missed.

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Melissa Gaynell Freeman, age 56, was born January 23, 1969 in Knoxville, Tennessee. The anthem of the Heavenly host became sweeter on June 30, 2025 when the King of Glory decided it was time for her to be with the Lord.

Melissa was a self-taught graduate of life. She loved to shop, cook and dress to impress. Never did she leave th

Events

Receiving Friends

Saturday, July 12, 2025

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Freedom Fellowship Christian Church (Knoxville)

4027 Papermill Dr NW Knoxville, TN 37909

Funeral Service

Saturday, July 12, 2025

12:00 pm

Freedom Fellowship Christian Church (Knoxville)

4027 Papermill Dr NW Knoxville, TN 37909

Interment

Saturday, July 12, 2025

2:00 pm

Mount Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN

Final Resting Place

Mount Olive Cemetery, Maryville Pike, Knoxville, TN