Joyce Arlene Thomas

Joyce Arlene (Freeman) Thomas, age 63, of French Lick, Indiana entered into eternal rest on August 6th, 2015 at St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Center in Evansville, Indiana.

She was born on April 26th, 1952 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the 12th child of Clarence S. and Edith (Galloway) Freeman.

She was preceded in death by (1) Son in infancy, parents, (2) Brothers – Clair and Ronald Freeman and (1) Sister –Leatha Freeman.

Joyce was a graduate of the Springs Valley High School with the Class of 1970 and she was also a member of the Moore’s Ridge United Methodist Church in French Lick, Indiana.

She served her country in the United States Air Force.

She is survived by:

(1) Son Joseph Williams (Liz Reed) Austin, Indiana

(10) Brothers Merrill Freeman Cheyenne, Wyoming
Gary Freeman Drexel, Missouri
Walter Freeman West Baden Springs, Indiana
Gerald Freeman Carroll, Ohio
Harold Freeman French Lick, Indiana
Russell Freeman Crawfordsville, Indiana
Elvin Freeman French Lick, Indiana
Michael Freeman Paoli, Indiana
Randy Freeman Paoli, Indiana
Rudy Freeman French Lick, Indiana

(3) Sisters Viletta Harrah Brownsburg, Indiana
Zoe Nelson French Lick, Indiana
Jean Seybold French Lick, Indiana

(3) Grandchildren Several Nieces and Nephews


A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be held on Thursday, August 13th, 2015 at 3:00 PM at the Moore’s Ridge United Methodist Church. Friends may call from 11:00 AM until the time of service at the Moore’s Ridge United Methodist Church.

Rev. Rodney Sheldon will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Moore’s Ridge United Methodist Church, 5906 W County Rd 375 S, French Lick, IN 47432

Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home, 9640 W. State Rd. 56, French Lick, Indiana. 47432. Condolences may be made on our Facebook page at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home or at our website – www.brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.