FREDA AWULETEY Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Freda Elizabeth Jefferson Awuletey of Fort Myers, FL, formerly of Kankakee, IL. Visitation will be Saturday, January 7, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. until time of funeral services at 10:00 A.M. at House of Prayer Apostolic Church of God. Evangelist Carolyn Butler will officiate and Bishop Edward T. McGhee will deliver the eulogy. Burial will be in Mound Grove Gardens of Memory. Freda Elizabeth Jefferson Awuletey, 67, an ardent woman of faith, a warrior, a leader of praise and worship, a woman of love, laughter, and goodwill, transitioned peacefully surrounded by family December 22, 2016. She was born January 17, 1949 in Chicago, IL to Willie Levi and Kathryn (Massey) Jefferson. She attended St. Anne High School and developed many lifelong friendships. She graduated and received her high school diploma from Chicago City School. Freda went on to further her education in nursing and health care administration graduating with an L.P.N. from Kankakee Community College and a B.A. from Governors State University. During her employment at Manteno State Hospital, IL Veteran's Home and Calusa Harbor, she witnessed to many. Her ultimate goal was to be saved and that others would be saved. She had a heart to serve others not only in her vocation as a nurse but also in ministry. She enjoyed giving and helping others in their time of need; she opened her home to many. Known as the Ã¢â‚¬Å"Bread Lady," she forged relationships with people inside and outside of the church by going to local retailers and requesting they assist her in serving the community. She was also known as Ã¢â‚¬Å"Bishop,Ã¢â‚¬Â everyone who came into contact with her was blessed to hear her favorite quote, Ã¢â‚¬Å"The Blood of Jesus!Ã¢â‚¬Â She was also fond of stating, Ã¢â‚¬Å"Only what you do for Christ will last and "I can't do what you say and God says too, I'm going to do what God says." She married Verran Z. Stewart in 1968; to this union two girls were born, Sherri and Sherieda Stewart. Although they later divorced, they remained very close friends. In 1979, she met and married the love of her life, Moses D. Awuletey; to this union one daughter, Toshi Awuletey was born. Freda was preceded in death by her husband Moses, daughter Toshi, her parents, five brothers, Fred, Calvin, Willie Jr., Thomas, and Robert Jefferson and six sisters, Louise, Eva, Brooksie, Beatrice, Anna and Kathryn. She is survived by two daughters, Sherri (Larry) Rogers of Fort Myers, FL and Dr. Sherieda (Jordan) Black of Los Angeles, CA; one sister, Marilyn M. Jefferson-Jordan of Kankakee, IL; four granddaughters, whom she adored, Larrielle Katelyn and LaKrystian-Faith Rogers, both of Ft. Myers, FL and Tara Beth and Alyssia Schultz, both of Atlanta, GA; her spiritual sons, Erron Smith and Ed Newman, and a host of nieces, nephews, god children, loved ones and great friends. She most enjoyed spending time with family and friends and taking delight in the love shared; her other pleasures were shopping, traveling, and event planning (especially teas). In 2007 she started Ã¢â‚¬Å"The Circle of Friends & Family,Ã¢â‚¬Â with the ultimate goal of stimulating and renewing the bonds of friends and family. Freda Elizabeth Jefferson Awuletey never lost her faith and will truly be missedÃ¢â‚¬Â¦. Freda's Favorite Scripture: And this is the verdict: Jeremiah 29:11-13 For I know the plans and thoughts that I have for you,Ã¢â‚¬â„¢ says the Lord, Ã¢â‚¬Ëœplans for peace and well-being and not for disaster to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call on Me and you will come and pray to Me, and I will hear [your voice] and I will listen to you. Then [with a deep longing] you will seek Me and require Me [as a vital necessity] and [you will] find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. LET THE WORD DO THE WORK!

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FREDA AWULETEY

January 17, 1949 - December 22, 2016