Freda H. Carmichael

December 11, 2020

Freda H. Carmichael, age 82 went to be with the Lord on December 11, 2020. Freda was a devoted member of Alexander Baptist Church, Esther Chapter #37 Order of the Eastern Star and The Scottish Rite Ladies. Freda was predeceased by her son, David Smith, Jr.; mother and father, Elsie and Eugene Hamblin; a sister, Emma Kae Finn; and a brother Charles Walter Hamblin. Freda is survived by her devoted husband, David L. Carmichael; six children and their family members; son, Rev. Michael Stump; son, David Wayne Stump and his wife, Laura, granddaughter, Mary Lauren Crum and her husband, Jeremy and great-children Jonathan Lopez and Audrey Joyce Crum; son, David L. Carmichael, Jr., son, Scott Carmichael and wife, Donna, grandchildren, Aaron Carmichael, Cassie Carmichael, Scott Carmichael Jr., David Hinsch and Melissa Hinsch; and seven great-grandchildren; daughter, Tara Lynn Welt and husband, Stephen, grandchild, Melissa Watson, great-grandsons, Chris Watson III and Michael Welt and Rosa; daughter, Teresa Carmichael and her fiancé Jeff Lefchick, grandchildren, Ashley Autumn Nolan Ryan, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Freda also leaves behind six sisters, Micki Viers and her husband, Ted, Carroll Gossett and her husband, Jeff, Debbie Linkous, Frances Light and her husband, Bill, Judy Anderson, and Shirley Barger; two brothers, Kenneth Hamblin and wife, Virginia, and Jerry Hamblin. She is also survived by many other nieces, nephews and loving friends. All services at this time are private a celebration of her life with and Eastern Star Service will be held at a later date. Interment will be at the Albert G. Horton, Jr. Veteran Cemetery in Suffolk. Freda was a devoted member of Alexander Baptist Church, Esther Chapter #37 Order of the Eastern Star and The Scottish Rite Ladies. She suggested memorial contributions to the Make-A-Wish Foundation or to Alexander Baptist Church 4316 Pamela Ct, Chesapeake, VA 23321.