Life Profile

Mrs. Freta Manning Bodiford was born to the late Ella Sharp Manning and John Manning on December 3, 1923 in Valdosta , Georgia .

She was a faithful member of Friendship Primitive Baptist Church , Jacksonville , Florida for several years under the leadership of Elder Bobby Sheffield. She later moved her membership to Open Door Church of Praise where she served as a faithful member under the leadership of Dr. Joe R. Thomas until her health failed.

On April 10, 1941 , she was united in marriage to Charlie Lee Bodiford, Sr. who preceded her in death. To this union two children were born; one son, Charlie Lee Bodiford, Jr., preceded her in death.

On Thursday, February 10, 2011 , she departed this life in the comfort of her home.

She leaves to cherish her memories, a loving son, Charlie James Bodifrd of Naranja, Florida; a devoted daughter-in-law, Lillie Mae Bodiford of Pelham, Georgia; two sisters, Julia Williams of Jacksonville, Florida, Lillie Williams of Camilla, Georgia; thirteen grandchildren; eight girls, LaQuitta Freeman, Shanetta Freeman, LaVonne Bodiford of Naranja, Florida, Joanne Bodiford, Fredia Bodiford of Daytona, Florida, Annie L. Robinson of Pelham, Georgia, Teresa Almond of Albany, Georgia, Susie Bodiford of Springfield, Massachusetts; five boys, Kamala Bodiford, Lavaro Bodiford of Naranja, Florida, Charlie (Jueanetta) Bodiford, Jr., of Quincy, Illinois, Floyd Bodiford of Springfield, Massachusetts, Jessie Daniels of Cairo, Georgia; thirty-six great grandchildren; forty-four great-great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Funeral Service

The funeral service of Freta Manning Bodiford, will be conducted Saturday, February 19, 2011, at 2:00 p.m., at Open Door Church of Praise, 7828 U.S. Highway 19, Camilla, Georgia.  Minister Patrick Williams will officiate.

Pallbearers will be her nephews.

Committal Service

The committal service will follow in Red Hill Cemetery.