Obituaries

Debra Freeland

Debra Ann Freeland, 70, of Fairmont, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 22, 1951, in Morgantown, the daughter of Susie (Riffle) Croaston, of Morgantown, and the late James Croaston.

Debra was a homemaker. She enjoyed watching football, NASCAR and loved growing flowers. Debra enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her granddaughters.

In addition to her mother, Debra is survived by her husband of 53 years, Richard Freeland, of Fairmont; her daughter, Ronda Napier and her boyfriend David May, of Morgantown; her granddaughters, Courtney Cheeck and her husband Noah and Emily Napier and her boyfriend Zack; her sisters, Shirley Croaston, of California, Charlotte Shepherd, of Morgantown, Ruth Croston, of Morgantown, Aileen Bohon and her husband Buck, of North Caolina, Peggy Strong, of Morgantown, and Judy Gardner, of Florida; and several neices and nephews.

In addition to her father, Debra was preceded in death by her brothers, James “Jimmy” Croaston and Loran Croaston; her sister, Janet Barnett; and grandfather, Ernie Riffle, of Fairmont.

The Freeland family would like to thank Kim Freeland for all of her help and a special thank Amedysis Hospice for the care that they provided.

Family and friends are welcome to call at Carpenter and Ford Funeral Home, 209 Merchant St., Fairmont, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at 1 p.m. at the funeral home on Saturday, March 26, with Pastor Jim Zinn, officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah Cemetery Monongalia County.

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