Obituary of Nancy P. Freeman

Nancy P. Freeman, age 80, of Verona, KY, passed away peacefully at home on March 17, 2025. The daughter of the late James Arvle Byrd and Georgia {Green} Byrd, Nancy was born in Oneida, TN on October 1, 1944. She was the proud owner and operator of Star Building Materials for over 50 years. Nancy worked tirelessly, providing excellent service to her community while building a legacy of dedication and hard work.

In her younger years, she loved traveling, exploring new places, and making lasting memories with those closest to her. She was also a dedicated artist, with a particular fondness for painting ceramics. A natural green thumb, Nancy took immense pride in nurturing her many plants, creating a lush and vibrant home filled with the beauty of nature. Nancy had a particular passion for bricks, amassing an impressive collection throughout the years. She was an active member of the International Brick Collectors Association, where her enthusiasm for this unique hobby found a welcoming community of like-minded individuals. Nancy was a devoted member of Immanuel Baptist Church and additionally held memberships with the Eastern Star - Bradford Lodge and the Women’s Council at the NKY Building Industry Association (BIA).

Nancy is survived by her husband of 64 years, Hershell Freeman; children David (Laura) Freeman, JoEllen (David) Thompson, and Donna (Bob) Flannery; sisters Jean Leonard and JoAnn (Danny) Bernard; grandchildren Amanda (Philip) Cannady and Jacob Freeman; great-grandchildren Lorelei and Arthur Cannady; and her dog Bonita.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Johnny, Bert, and Ricky Byrd; sister Bonnie Panter; and grandson Zachary Freeman.

A visitation will be held between 10 AM and 12 PM with a funeral service to immediately follow at 12 PM on Thursday, March 20^th at Chambers & Grubbs Funeral Home, 8461 Dixie Hwy, Florence, KY 41042. Nancy will be laid to rest at Floral Hills Memorial Gardens in Taylor Mill, KY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gallatin County (ATTN: Gallatin Co. EMS) at 200 Washington St. P.O. Box 144 Warsaw, KY 41095. For directions, to view the life tribute video, or to share an online condolence with the family, please visit the corresponding tabs on this page.