Freeda Oneda Gragan, 88, of Loveville, MD passed away on November 28, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on February 27, 1925 in Floyd County, VA she was the loving daughter of Almeda and John E. Alderman.

Freeda was the loving wife of James Elwood Gragan whom she married on December 27, 1947 in Our Lady of the Wayside Catholic Church Chaptico, MD, and he preceded her in death on August 22, 1981.

Freeda is survived by her son Steve Gragan (Debra) of Leonardtown, MD, 2 grandchildren Tammy Lynn Sellers of Salisbury, MD, Samantha Nicole Jacobs of Towson, MD and 1 great-grandchild Kolby James Sellers of Salisbury, MD, and her sister Gertha May Aldridge of Floyd County, VA.

She is preceded in death by her daughter Carolyn Jacobs, siblings, Edgar Ellis Alderman, Elizabeth June Sowers, Ruby Marie Gray, Lula Alice Alderman, William Henry Alderman, Hazel Louise Alderman, and Selva Jean Alderman.

Freeda moved from Floyd County, VA to St. Mary's County in 1945 and worked as a homemaker and day care provider. She loved her years in daycare and has stayed in contact with many of "her kids". She also watched her two granddaughters and her great-grandson, Kolby, who was the light of her life. Freeda never was a driver, but she liked to visit her friend's everyday by phone. In her younger days, she loved to sew and cook. She was an excellent cook; you never left her home until you had "a bite to eat". She would help anyone in need. She was loved and will be missed by everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 3, 2013 from 5:00 Pm – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Blankenship officiating. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens Leonardtown, MD. Pallbearers; Jerry Norris, Billy Alderman, David Gray, Edward Gray, Joe Hancock, and Brian Klear. Honorary Pallbearers; Kolby Sellers, Gary Gray, Billy Abell, Ronnie Norris, and George Redmond.

Contributions may be made to the Leonardtown Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 299 Leonardtown, MD 20650, and/or Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.

Arrangements provided by Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home.