Freda E. Walter

Freda Ellen (Brown) Walter, 95, of Danville, Illinois entered Heaven on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. She had been surrounded by her loving family during her last days. Freda was born January 3, 1927, to Otis Earl and Cora Edna (Tanner) Brown. On June 1, 1947, she married Edward Walter and they enjoyed 66 wonderful years together.

Freda is survived by children, Diana (Marvin) Raymond of St Louis, Michael (Twyla) Walter of Columbia, TN, Steven (Anita) Walter of Danville, and one who was like a daughter, niece, Pauline Rollins Chapman of Columbia, IL. Grandchildren: Sara (Walden) Darwin of British Columbia Canada, Shauna (Matthew) Clodfelter of Parkersburg, Jonathan (Kim) Raymond of Chicago, Garrett (Rebecca) Walter of Lawrenceburg, TN, David (Danielle) Raymond of Franklin, TN, Chelsea (Jason) Sealey of Summertown, TN, Jake Walter and Joel Walter both of Bloomington, IL. Great grandchildren: Peter, Lucy, Benaiah, Owen Edward, Henry, and Daniel Raymond; Jonathan Darwin; Cora and Cleo Raymond; Abigail, Gabriel, Isaiah, and Hannah Clodfelter; Lucius and Silas Sealey; Joseph and Edward Walter. She also loved numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, brothers Earl, Elwood, and Wayne Brown, sisters Laverne Rollins, Louise Tribbey, and Virginia Hatfield, great granddaughter, Mary Genevieve Raymond, and a very special cousin, Carol Schultz Barnes.

Freda was a member of Second Church of Christ in Danville for 66 years serving as Sunday School teacher, VBS Director, youth sponsor (regarding each as her kids), and cook for Wednesday night suppers and funeral dinners. She extended hospitality to visiting missionaries, preachers, and anyone needing a temporary home as they moved into ministry at Second Church. Freda used her gifts of cooking and sewing to serve in mighty ways. She was famous for her chicken and noodles and cinnamon rolls. She made wedding gowns, bridal dresses, and clothing for many. Together, Ed and Freda welcomed and influenced all they encountered. In her later years, Freda was a devoted prayer warrior to all in need. Prayers were lifted daily by name for each member of her family. On Sunday mornings after worship, you could find Freda in her special chair by the fireplace waiting to give and receive hugs.

She demonstrated true love through her faith, marriage, and family life. We know that she heard "Well done good and faithful servant".

Visitation will be at Second Church of Christ on Friday, July 29 from 4:00 to 7:00 pm. A celebration of Fredas life will also be held at Second on Saturday, July 30 at 10:00 am with Greg Taylor and Dale DeNeal officiating. Burial is at Manns Chapel Cemetery. Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Danville, IL is assisting the family with arrangements.

Contributions can be made in her name to Second Church of Christ, 3350 E. Voorhees St., Danville, IL 61834 or to Christian Horizons (Christian Homes), 1999 Wabash Avenue, Suite 201, Springfield, IL 62704.