Betty Lou Freeman, age 88, of Banner Elk, passed away Saturday February 19, 2022, at her residence.

She was born August 16, 1933, in Arthur, Tennessee. A daughter of the late Liddle Albert Hughes and Willie Mae Hughes.

She is survived by one son, Virgil Freeman and wife Marie of Banner Elk; one daughter, Bobbie Walker and husband Ron of Soddy Daisey, Tennessee; one sister, Dorothy Gurley, and three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to her father and mother she was preceded in death by her husband, Virgil Freeman, Sr., one brother, Tip Hughes and three sisters, June Smith, Beulah Monger and Kathryn Smith.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date.

Online condolences may be sent to the Freeman family at www.hamptonfuneralnc.com

Hampton Funeral and Cremation Service is in charge of the arrangements.