Freddie Lee Fox's Obituary
Homegoing and Celebration of the life of Mrs. Freddie Lee Fox
Sunrise March 27,1933 -Sunset April 4, 2023
Freddie Lee Fox was born in Tunica Mississippi (MS) on March 27, 1933. She was the daughter of Monroe Smith Durley and Nellie Durley. The family moved to Jackson, MS where Freddie grew up eventually starting a family of her own. In 1954, Freddie Lee moved to Decatur IL where she met and became the wife and homemaker of Joseph Fox. They lived happily together in Decatur, IL until his passing in July of 2004. Freddie Lee remained in Decatur, IL for a total of 69 years. As a result of her generous spirit and bigger-than-life personality, she was loved by many. Freddie was a member and the Sunday School Teacher at the Church of The Living God Temple #4 under the leadership of Bishop E. F. Grey.
Freddie moved to Villa Rica, GA in March 2023. Shortly after relocating, she passed peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family and love.
Those that proceeded her in death were, her father, Monroe Smith Durley Sr.; mother, Nellie Durley; husband Joseph Fox; son, Karis Foster; brothers, William Collins, Dan Collins, Monroe Smith Durley, Thomas Durley, Lee Samuel Durley and George Durley; sisters, Mary Ann Durley, Lavenia Collins and Lena Collins.
Freddie Lee leaves behind not to mourn but to cherish fond memories, sister Wille Bell Jones of Decatur, IL; daughter, Patricia Foster Williams of Villa Rica, GA, daughter Jaqueline Fox of Decatur. Seventeen grandchildren: Tommy Foster, Terrance Farris, Corey Smith, Tremayne L. McCrory, Lashawnda Hayes Epps, Nikita Gipson, Karis Foster, Tiffany McCrory, Tameka Foster, Dalia Foster Green, Lil Joe Gipson, LaKeisha, Foster, Marquis Lower, Adrian Lowery, JC Lowery, Gwen Roundtree, Cris Bell. 52 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews, and best friends Marilyn Tate and Elatrice Lenox (Lexy)
Homegoing and Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Church of the Living God Temple 1 with a visitation an hour prior. The burial will take place at Graceland Cemetery. Repass will take place at the Church of the Living God Temple 4 following the burial.
Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father
At this moment there seems to be nothing to help the loss I feel after my mother’s passing. Although my heart is broken and my spirit mourns, I am able to find comfort knowing that she is in heaven with you on this day at this moment. Because I know that your grace is sufficient, I choose to praise you and lean on you when I am at my weakest. Lord thank you for choosing her to be my mother. I look forward to the glorious day when love conquers death and all suffering is extinguished. The day that we all walk together for eternity.
In Jesus Matchless and Majestic Name Amen!
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