Freda Harkleroad

Freda Harkleroad, 58, of Kingsport, went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 17, 2020. She was a member of Gardners Chapel Primitive Baptist Church.  She worked at Marks Appliances and Sears.  Freda loved to make flower arrangements and crafting, traveling and was the best cook.  Terry loved her fried chicken.  She was a devoted wife and mother and a friend to all who knew her.  She was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Mary Lane.

Freda is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Terry Harkleroad; son, Brandon Harkleroad and wife, Carissa; brothers, Ernest Richard Lane, Jr. and wife, Cindy, and Kelton Lane; special aunt, Linda Starnes and husband, Mike; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends from 12-2:00 pm on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Gardners Chapel Primitive Baptist Church.  The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm with Pastor Josh Johnson, Brother Jon Reed and Brother Rex McMurray officiating.  Burial will follow at Gardners Chapel Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be David McClain, David Paul McClain, Dexter Wilson, Austin Reed, Tim Hatcher, Richard Begley and Damon Boggs.  Honorary pallbearers will be the Sullivan County Highway Dept, Dustin Collins and Jason Colburn.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Gardners Chapel Cemetery in care of Don Huffman, 3420 Cardinal St., Kingsport, TN 37660.

The family is requesting those attending to please wear a mask.