Janis Freeman

Janis Lee Freeman, lifelong Kaufman resident, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2024. Janis was met in Heaven by her daughter, Melanie Freeman Perez and her parents Bob and Marie (Gardner) Mitchell. Janis was born August 15, 1948 in Kaufman. She attended and graduated Kaufman High School then went to Trinity Valley Community College gaining an Associate’s Degree. She would go on to work at various jobs with her tenure being at the Kaufman County Courts System, Trinity Valley Electric Cooperative and Child Protective Services. Janis married David Freeman in 1966. They had three children: Marisa, Bret and Melanie. She was so proud of each of them and the accomplishments they have made through their lives. She loved traveling and going to the beach. She wanted to be where her family and the fun were. They had many game nights together playing Uno, Chicken Foot and Yahtzee, often catching Cowboy games together or OU football. Later in life Janis wanted to attend any sporting event her grandkids were participating in. Janis was strong in her faith being a longtime member of Kaufman First Baptist Church where she attended many trips with the Prime Timers class, and later joined Calvary Baptist Church in Kaufman. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Mimi, as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren, is survived by her daughter, Marisa Olivarez and her husband Mark; son, Bret Freeman; grandchildren: Blake his wife Jessica, Nathan his wife Sarah, Namon, Natalee her husband Gil, Joshua his fiancé Savannah, Ashlee, Jacob, Alexis and Luke; great grandchildren: Russell, Bennett, Norah, Emma and Sydney; brothers: Tracy Mitchell, Scotty Mitchell, his wife Tami, David Mitchell, his wife Billie Ann, sister: Judy Ellis, as well as, a host of nieces, a nephew, cousins, and friends. Janis leaves a large legacy of love in her family. They will miss her dearly, but find comfort in knowing that her body is whole and that she is reunited with her daughter in Heaven. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Janis’ name at Bee-Happy Day Program in Kaufman https://give.cornerstone.cc/, The American Cancer Society https://donate.cancer.org/?campaign=search&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaignid=18963020838&utm_adgroupid=&utm_keyword=&gad_source=1 or The Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care 155 Dunaway Ave Gun Barrel City, TX. Funeral services are scheduled for July 18, 2024, starting at 4:00 pm at First Baptist Church Kaufman. The family will receive friends beginning at 3:00pm to service time.

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Janis Freeman

August 15, 1948 - July 12, 2024