FREEMAN, Gladys Catherine (née Pickering)

Born on July 9, 1929. Passed away March 3, 2023.

9.7.1929 – 3.3.2023
Dearly loved wife of Bert (dec). Friend of Jim (dec). Loved and loving Mother and Mother-in-law to Jennie, Wayne & Aly, Gary & Anne, Tom & Rose, Ian & Monica, Helen & Whip, and Susan & Darren. Adored Granma of Travis (dec), Sarah, Ben and Jeremy, Casey and Joel, Michelle, Ed, Pete and Ali, Cameron, Lomond, Thomas and Michael, Daniel, Joshua, Tessa, Skye and Bonnie-Rose, Eleasha, Tim and Nic. Granma the Great to Matilda, Astrid and Wes, Andy and Angus, Holly & Kaiden, Brodie & Carson, Oliver, Charley, Ashlee, Jake and Nate, Greta, Lucas and Beatrix, Daniel, Jaggar, Jet and Scarlett, Matilda-Rose, Jack and Harry, Dixie and Chase, Henry and Sophia, Caleb and Indiana, Bailey, Levi and Blake.
Her golden heart has stopped beating, her busy hands are still, her feet have danced their last waltz, what a legend and inspiration.
Rest In Peace

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 260 Princes Highway, TraralgonView Map
The Celebration of Life for the Late Mrs Gladys Freeman will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway, Traralgon on FRIDAY (March 10, 2023) commencing at 2.00pm.

 
Tributes
  1. With deepest sympathy to Gladys family, to hear sad passing of Gladys, a great dancing friend and or a dance partner greatly missed at Dancing in the Latrobe Valley.. Rest In Peace dance in heaven.

    Troy Stockdale March 6, 2023
  2. Tom. So sorry to hear the passing of your dear mum and so soon after after your aunty Faye. Our thoughts are with your family and all your brothers and sister She will be with you always Condolences. Barbara Gapper(née Cukier) and family

    Barbara Gapper March 6, 2023
  3. So sorry to hear the passing of Gladys a lovely person and a great dancer love Edith and Charlie Tarran.
    Sorry we can’t be there in Tasmania.

    Mrs Edith M Tarran Tarran March 6, 2023
  4. Our most wonderful Granma and Granma the Great
    Thankyou for giving us the gift of your time, your wisdom and your love. Forever was never going to be long enough with you.
    I’ll be sure to always give the boys a hug for you
    We will miss and love you always
    Pete, Matt, Jake and Nate xx

    Peta March 6, 2023
  5. I will miss your face, I will miss your voice, I will miss our conversations, I will miss hearing you sing Happy Birthday to me, I will miss you xoxo

    Leonie James March 6, 2023
  6. Such a beautiful lady who made all who crossed her path feel loved and welcome. We will miss your smiling face and scones with jam and cream, good Friday won’t be the same without you dear Gladys RIP ⚘️❤️

    Janine Pickering March 6, 2023
  7. The most amazing woman who accepted everyone as family, opened her heart and her home to everyone who met her.
    There was one time when I first met granma the great and I thought it would be polite to knock on the front door when I was visiting, however when I was greeted by granma the great at the door she said ‘family does not come to the front door, they come to the back door and let themselves in’ it gave me so much comfort to know she considered me as her family. And how lucky we all are to be apart of her life.
    I will miss hearing the stories you would often tell, and I will miss the sweet sweet smell of Anzac biccys being made.
    I could not have wished for a better granma the great for Bailey & Levi, who miss you so dearly. However we take comfort in the fact that we did get those special years with you.
    We love you and miss you.

    Hollie

    Hollie March 6, 2023
  8. Granma Gladys (Granma the Great),

    Your Zest for life was inspiring, your love of
    Your family formidable. Your cuddles were always super snug and your kitchen always warm. You are already missed.

    Fly High Granma! We love you.

    Sarah, Brad, Mati, Wesley and Astrid King March 6, 2023
  9. Grandma, my heart aches.
    How incredibly lucky I was to be able to call you grandma and how beautiful that my babies got to call you grandma the great. They absolutely adore you and we will all keep your memory alive.
    Cheers to the water shots & all the beautiful hugs we have shared.
    This isn’t goodbye it’s just until we meet again.
    We all love you so much.

    Eleasha March 7, 2023
  10. Dear Gladys you’ve been a lovely friend for as long as I’ve known you and a great partner when we danced together, may your sole rest in Peace and Dance your steps in Heaven with the angles and your old partners I’ll keep you in my prayers with love your friend Bill ❤️ 🙏 💕 💙

    Bill van Abel March 8, 2023
  11. Grandma,
    there will never be enough words to write how much love and joy you brought to all our lives.
    Blood may not have bonded us as family but your love and warm embrace sure made it so.
    I will never forget your cheeky and quick witted advice, you always had a way to make us laugh.
    I’m so grateful that I now have special memories of you spending time with Daphne and I will share with her what a strong, kind and amazing woman you were and that your attitude to life should be one that we all take with us.
    Love you Always
    Shelley

    Shelley Di Fresco March 8, 2023
  12. To Pete, Matt, Jake & Nate
    and all the families of Gladys:
    Thinking of you all at this sad time, sending our love..
    My nan often spoke of your nan through their love of dancing,
    Lots of fun times they had.

    ❤️
    Debbie & Ryan Yalden

    Debbie Yalden March 8, 2023
  13. Beautiful Gladys always shone with laughter and positivity. You brightened the lives of all who knew you. Thank you!
    Thinking of your family and friends and sending sincere condolences from Brisbane.
    Mary and Kate Hourigan

    Kate Hourigan March 9, 2023
  14. The Traralgon & District Historical Society Inc. was saddened to learn of the death of Gladys Freeman. Gladys, as had all her siblings, been a contributing member of the Society for many years. We send our condolences to all the family. Hoping your memories comfort you at this time.

    Barbara Johnson March 9, 2023
  15. Dear Glad
    You were always there with an open heart and space at your table for the many young things that passed through your home. I thank you deeply for the care and love you shared to me over the years. You touched so many lives along the way and even teaching us to cook and sew as well! You’ll be greatly missed by all who have had the honour of loving you. I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there to see you off today but know my love and my thought are with you and the extended family. Love from Liz Allen and family xxx

    Liz Allen March 10, 2023
  16. My deepest sympathy to Helen Whip and all the family.

    Beth Grassens March 14, 2023
  17. Gladys, a beautiful soul… A glorious neighbour & a genuine kind soul.
    Your smile lit the darkest of days…
    A beautiful soul flying high.

    Rest in Peace.

    Sarah April 3, 2023