Mrs. Freda Jean Elrod, age 74, of Summerville, GA, passed away Tuesday December 10, 2013, at Floyd Medical Center.

Mrs. Elrod was born August 26, 1939, in  Dyersburg, TN, the daughter of the late Alvin Dennis and Ollie Bernice Ramsey Inman. She was a loyal member of the Berryton Church of God for 72 years, serving as Sunday School Secretary for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Lee Elrod, son, Dwight Elrod, sister, Judy Majors. Jean loved her family and friends. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved life so very much. She was devoted to the Lord and spent much of her time with her church family. She had many special friends. She loved people so much and never met a stranger. She was a precious, joyous and loving soul that made the world a brighter place.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law, Randy & Michelle Elrod, Dennis & Peggy Elrod, grandchildren, Jeremy & Crystal Elrod, Brittany Elrod, Justin Elrod, Taylor Elrod, Chelsa Chambers.  Great-grandchildren, Ramsey and Addison Elrod.

Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday December 8, 2013, from the Berryton Church of God with Rev. Bill Cox and Rev. Jason Lee officiating with interment in the West Hill  Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be  Jeremy Elrod, Taylor Elrod, Alfred Donald Crabtree, Jr, Rodney Anglin, Donnie Steward and Jacob Anglin.  Honorary pallbearers, All friends and Church family.         .

Mrs. Elrod will be in state at the Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Wednesday December 11, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Berryton Church of God,

2480 Back Berryton Road, Summerville, GA.

 

Mason Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral arrangements for Mrs. Freda Jean Elrod who passed away on Tuesday.