Freda (Deal) Thomas

Freda D. Thomas, 77, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2024 with family and friend by her side.

Freda was preceded in death by her husband, Special Forces Command Sergeant Major Calvin J. Thomas. Freda leaves behind her beloved dog, Maggie May, as well as two sisters, Joyce Autry and Donna Carter, three nieces, one nephew, several great nephews, and her dear friend, neighbor, and most loving caregiver Vickie Bowles.

Freda graduated from Wingate University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Education, then went back to obtain her Master’s Degree in Library Science at a UNC affiliated university. Freda retired from the Cumberland County School system after 31 years.

Freda was a passionate reader, loved spending time with her “sisterhood friends“ and most of all being with Maggie May.

The family will receive friends on Monday, May 6, 2024, at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home, 500 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301 from 10:00am - 10:45am followed by a Memorial Service at 11:00am. Burial to follow at 12:00 pm at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, 8220 Bragg Blvd, Spring Lake, NC 28390.

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in honor of Freda, to the Fayetteville Animal Protection Society, 3927 Bragg Blvd, Fayetteville, NC 28303.

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