Jane Achenbach Freeman

Jane Achenbach Freeman, 89, of Chester, VA, lost her brief, but brave battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 24, 2014. Surrounded by her family, she went to be with God. She was the beloved widow of John Joseph Freeman. She is survived by her five children and sons-in-law, Susan and Charlie Howe of Mechanicville, VA, Patty and Mike Hanley of Chester, VA, Mike Freeman of Hillsborough, NC, Peggy and Kevin Schaefer of Woodstock, MD, and Steve Freeman of Denver, CO. Other survivors include nine grandchildren, Charlie and Tyler Howe, Erin, Jessie, Steve, and Pete Hanley, Ashleigh and Morgan Freeman, and Brittany Schaefer; two great-grandchildren, Ramon and Jovani Olmos and her sister, Carol Achenbach Hardy. Jane loved her family and always enjoyed time with her children and grandchildren. At family gatherings she was always the belle of the ball. Jane began her teaching career in Ellicott City, MD and continued it in Lexington, VA. After retirement she moved to Richmond to be near family. She was proud of her alma mater William and Mary where she was president of her sorority Pi Beta Phi. As an alumnus Jane loved the football season and loved taking her children and grandchildren for a day of cheering for the Tribe. Jane loved the game of Bridge and as a member of several bridge leagues often played three and four times a week. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, December 26, 2014 at the Chester Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, December 27, 2014 at St Ann’s Catholic Church in South Chesterfield with Fthr. Lou Ruoff as Celebrant. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Jack Freeman Football Scholarship Endowment William and Mary Athletic Endowment Foundation, P.O. Box 399, Williamsburg, VA 23187-0399. Condolences may be registered at www.jtmorriss.com .