of Conway, AR
July 19, 1931 - May 28, 2009
Freda G. Wiedower, 77, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, died Thursday, May 28th in Conway. She was born July 19, 1931 in Guy, to Joseph Steve and Edna Fielder Glover, the youngest child of 13 to survive to adulthood. Freda was a lifelong resident of Faulkner County.
A homemaker, Freda was devoted to her family. As the mother of four sons, she spent countless hours at ballparks and swim meets and never wavered in her support of their endeavors. Freda was renowned for her delicious desserts and especially enjoyed family cookouts and celebrations. "Nanny" loved her grandchildren unconditionally. As a lifelong Christian, Freda loved Jesus, her church, Central Baptist, and her church family, and was grateful for the strength and support they provided during her lengthy illness.
Freda is survived by her husband, James H. Wiedower, Jr., who was the love of her life and her life partner for 60 years, and by her sons and their families, William and Julie Wiedower of Little Rock and their daughters, Elizabeth Wiedower, Helena, AR and Jennifer Wiedower, Charleston, SC; Dr. James S. and Rebekah Wiedower of Winchester, VA and their children, John Wiedower, Washington D.C., Reed Wiedower, Washington D.C., and Rosalynn Wiedower, Winchester, VA; Dr. Richard L. Wiedower of Conway and his children, Janssen and Madison, Conway; and David E. and Kimberly Wiedower of Conway, and their children, Buddy Williams and Rachel Williams.
Predeceased by her parents and nine of her siblings, Freda is also survived by her brother J.W. "Dub" Glover, two sisters who were her best friends for life, Haligene Elzey and Theda Maulden and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Reba and Buddy Lawrence, Floyd and Betty Wiedower, Dot Glover and Ben and Donna Wiedower and each of their families. She loved them all.
The family wants to thank the staff at Heritage Living Center, especially Debbie and Tina, for the loving care Freda received during her illness.
Funeral services will be held at 1 pm on Saturday, May 30th at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway with Rev. Don Chandler officiating. Burial will follow at Copperas Springs Cemetery in Guy with John Wiedower, Reed Wiedower, Janssen Wiedower, Buddy Williams, Kenny Wiedower and Brooks Glover serving as pallbearers. Memorials can be made to Central Baptist Church, 3333 Dave Ward Dr., Conway, AR 72034. Services are under the direction of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway.
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28 Condolence(s)
Deborah Thornhill
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Dear Julie and Bill,
It has been on my mind to send you a note now for several weeks. I was sorry to read about the death of Bill's mother in May. Please accept my belated expression of sympthay. I have been thinking of you and your family. Love, Deborah
Michelle Trent Roberts
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Dave,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Cathy Glover Sullivan
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Uncle Junior and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Freda's passing. I remember the days when we would gather at your house on Hwy. 60 for family reunions. Those were good memories. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
john Thompson
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Jim, John and I send our deepest sympathy to you and yours. Freda was such a nice lady and we admired the two of you so much. Sincerely, Lulu and John Thompson
Aimee Glover
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
You are all in my prayers.
Karen Thompson Francis
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Dave and family: I am saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. Please know that you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Lean on God as he will comfort you when you feel sad.
Your Friend,
Karen Thompson-Francis
Jean Yates
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Junior, sorry to hear of your loss. Things may look dark now but trust me it will get better with time. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jean
Doc,,Betty,Jerry,Johnny Case
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Are thoughts and prayers are with all the family .
Richard & Fran Robinson
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Deepest sympathies to the Wiedower family during this difficult time. God bless you all.
Sue & Archie Senn
Saturday, May 30, 2009
We are so sorry, Junior, about Freda's death. We know that you were a devoted husband & you'll miss her very much. When we worked with you at AP & L & with union business, we always admired what a good family man you are. Our prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Ray and Edythe Brown
Saturday, May 30, 2009
So sorry to hear about Freda. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rice, Jeanie
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Junior, I'm so sorry for your loss.I know how difficult it is to lose your mate. My thoughts are with you.
Jeanie Rice (Paul)
Linda Story
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Dr. Wiedower:
I'm so sorry for the loss of your Mom. It's such a hard and sad time there is nothing I can say to express my feelings. Just know I'm thinking and praying for you and your family.
Linda Story
Bill & Tisha Keathley & family
Saturday, May 30, 2009
We are sorry for your loss. You and your family are in our prayers.
Janice (Smiley) Brown
Saturday, May 30, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda Henry
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Mr Jr. and family. I send my love and prayers to you. Having had the pleasure of being Mrs. Freda's hairdresser for the last several years I have been blessed my knowing her. To me she was a true southern lady. She was a Christian, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She loved her family. And was so proud of each of you. I feel like I know you all by the wonderful stories she shared about you. On many Thursday mornings Mrs. Freda, Theda, and Haligene were all in the shop together, you know that was a fun time. I am very thankful that the Lord placed these ladies in my life . I will miss Mrs. Freda very much, but her memories and words of wisdom will be with me for life. Only Gods grace will carry us through the rough days ahead, lean on him for strenght, peace and comfort. My prayers are with you.
Brenda Henry
Betty Pratt
Friday, May 29, 2009
Jr. and family, i am so sorry for your loss.All of you are family to us and i love you all.My prayers are with all of you..
Betty Pratt
Loretta Spears-Loge
Friday, May 29, 2009
I am so sorry to hear about Freda..my sympathy to the family...Dad (TL Spears) thought so much of Freda. Loretta Spears-Loge
Leroy & Joyce Rimmer Harrington
Friday, May 29, 2009
JR. and all the family, Freda was as much loved as she loved us all. Our thoughts and prayers are with you always. Leroy & Joyce Rimmer Harrington & Family.
Janis Harrison Hensley
Friday, May 29, 2009
My family and I are extending our deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
The family of the late Sue Wiedower Harrison
Penny Pratt Baker
Friday, May 29, 2009
Junior & boys, I am so sorry for your loss in Freda. Our hearts and prayers go out to all of you,
Vicky Emmons
Friday, May 29, 2009
Mr. Wiedower, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss. Ms. Freda was a very kind woman I'm very glad to have had the opportunity to get to know her. She always talked of her family and husband about how much she loved you. We would visit often durning her eye exams. I recently lost my grandson recently and know about the loss your family is feeling .
Ted Douglas
Friday, May 29, 2009
My thoughts are with all of you during this time.
Jerry & Krista Mauldin
Friday, May 29, 2009
A true saint that lived among us and blessed us all. Uncle Junior and cousins we are praying for you and love you.
Jerry and Krista
Jan Rountree Gaughan
Friday, May 29, 2009
Dear Dave and Dr. Wiedower,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Your family will be in our prayers.
Jan and Richard Gaughan
Brenda Crane
Friday, May 29, 2009
Dr. Wiedower,
Thinking of you and your family during this time on the loss of your mother.
May thoughts of all your mother meant-
Of love she gave,
of good times spent-
Bring you peace
and comfort, too,
And keep your mother
close to you.
With Deepest Sympathy
Eric Glover
Friday, May 29, 2009
My heart goes out to you all. Freda was a wonderful woman and a great cousin to my mom. I'm proud for the time I've got to spend with Freda and Junior the past few months. While this is a difficult time for everyone, God's grace is sufficient - lean on Him for strength. With love, Eric, Tina and Kevin Glover, Leon and Wanda (Glover) Holland, and Orinne (Glover) Winter
James & Judy Stone
Friday, May 29, 2009
Junior and family, we are so sorry for your loss. We know Freda will be greatly missed by all of you. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. Stony & Judy