FREDDIE HEMPHILL
Freddie was the DAUGHTER of:
FATHER - Fred Akin; and,
MOTHER - Ina (Hancock) Akin
/ buried nearby

Freddie was one of ten siblings
(1) BROTHER - Dean Akin
(2) SISTER - Pauline (Akin)
(3) BROTHER - Howard Akin
(4) BROTHER - Herman Akin
(5) BROTHER - Vester Akin
(6) SISTER - June (Akin)
(7) BROTHER - Dewey (Akin)
(8) unknown
(9) unknown

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Freddie was WIFE to:
(#1)HUSBAND - ------ Carr
Her husband died.
They had a DAUGHTER.

Freddie was then WIFE to:
(#2)HUSBAND - Bill Hemphill
/ buried nearby
DOD - Dec 30, 1999
(He was - for many years -
the Sheriff of Barry Co. and
was the Nation Pres. of the
U.S. Sheriffs Association!)

The couple were wed
July 30, 1936

Freddie's daughter was adopted by
her second husband - Bill
and, outstandingly, he always
lovingly treated the wee child
the same as his own biological
pair of sons.

* DAUGHTER - Bobbie Carr
* SON - Russell Gene Hemphill
* SON - Dwight David (Ike) Hemphill

Freddie was the GRANDMOTHER to
many children
also the GREAT-GRANDMOTHER to
more children
and was the GREAT-GREAT-GRANDMOTHER to
even more children

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Freddie - a wisp of a woman - could
accomplish many tasks. She was a
talented seamstress, making apparel
as well as household items.

She was an award-winning painter!
As an accomplished 'china painter',
she became a well known talent in
her own right! (She took lessons
from the acclaimed artist, Grace
Tinker of Pierce City, Mo.)
The walls of Freddie's home are
adorned with an array of beautiful
china plates she painted herself!
The designs include a plate with a
garlands of delicate sweet peas or
an arch of pastel roses curving at
the edge of a plate or lush grapes...
She also has several oils of family
scenes.

The Hemphill home place was
adorned with a gigantic, antique
spinning wheel, old trunks and
much more. The house was a
trove of wonders.

The lawn featured a huge, covered
'outdoor room' with inviting tables
and chairs. It was the perfect / fun
location for a party or to just
sit and read.

Near the backdoor of the Hemphill home
is a small decorative pool, complete with
an operating wooden / turning water-wheel.
Visitors always found this an amazing
feature and would stop to watch the 'water
action' for a loooong time before going
inside!

Across the circle drive was the beautiful
flag stone and wood barn. Across the face
of the upper portion read the name 'HEMPHILL'.

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Freddie Hemphill was a proud member
of the National Republican Party.
(GOP - political)

Freddie Hemphill was a Christian woman.

She was a long time member of
The Arnhart Baptist Church
of Purdy, Missouri.

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## MEMORIAL WORDS ##

"With what a deep
devoutness of woe
I wept thy absence
- o'er and o'er again
Thinking of thee,
still thee, till
thought grew pain,
And memory,
like a drop that,
night and day,
Falls cold and ceaseless,
wore my heart away!"

BY ~ Thomas Moore

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This biography is
humbly presented by
Audrey Burtrum-Stanley / Arkansas

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Freddie (Akin) Hemphill, 103, of Purdy, MO, went to be with the Lord on May 2, 2017 while at Lacoba Homes in Monett, MO.

Freddie was born on April 23, 1914 in Galena, MO, daughter of the late Fred and Ina (Hancock) Akin.

Freddie graduated from Seneca High School in Seneca, MO.

Freddie was married to Robert (Bob) Bennett who died of spinal meningitis in the first year of their marriage.

To them one daughter was born.

After this loss, Freddie found love again when she met William (Bill) Hemphill.

On July 30, 1936, Freddie and Bill were united in marriage in Monett, MO.

To this union two boys were born.

Freddie lived a long and full life, a blessing to many and loved by all.

She gave her life to Christ and was baptized in her youth, and was a long-time member of the Purdy and Monett churches of Christ.

She loved gardening, sewing, quilting, painting, entertaining her many visitors and friends, fishing with her husband at Roaring River and traveling all around the world.

She and Bill were co-founders and long-time volunteers with Barry County Youth Camp, and provided scholarships to many through the foundation. "Her children rise up and call her blessed."

Freddie is survived by her daughter, Bobbie Carr, of Wichita, KS; her sons, Russell Hemphill and wife Janet of Shell Knob, MO and William (Ike) Hemphill and wife Judy of Purdy, MO; Grandchildren, Susan Carr-Couey, Randall Carr, Greg Carr, Melissa Hendrickson, Dalene Hall, Lynn Lillegard, Ann Woodruff and Billy Hemphill; and numerous great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Freddie was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, and her siblings.

Funeral services for Freddie will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 6th at the Monett Church of Christ on Ninth Street. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Following services, interment will be held at Arnhart Cemetery in Purdy.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO.