The Shadow
Retha Ann Pack Freeland
Retha Ann Pack Freeland, 79 of Roanoke, Virginia formerly of Hinton, passed away Monday January 6, 2024 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center in Salem, Virginia following a long illness.
Born April 4, 1945, in Hinton, she was the daughter of the late Charles M. and Ora Lilly Pack and was preceded in death also by her only sister, Peggy.
Retha is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Herbert Freeland; daughter, Lineki McDaniel and husband Steve of Sunset Beach, NC; son, Brian Freeland and wife Chrissy, and their sons, Brayden and Riley all of Warrenton, VA; her only brother James C. Pack and wife
Ramona of Beverly, WV, along with several nieces and nephews also survive.
Retha was a graduate of Hinton High School class of 1963. She and her husband resided in Covington, Virginia for 43 years before relocating to Roanoke in 2008. While raising her children she was very active in volunteering at their schools, especially with the band at Allegheny High
School where she ran the stadium concession stand. She was a past member of Mallow Presbyterian Church in Covington and active in various church activities. After moving to Roanoke, they have attended Melrose Baptist Church.
Retha had a warm smile for everyone she met and was loved by all who knew her well. She will be sorely missed by those left behind, but a welcome addition to the place God has provided for her.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday January 10, 2025, at Pivont Funeral Home Chapel in Hinton with Pastor Gary Trout officiating. Burial will follow in Lilly-Crews Cemetery at Nimitz, WV. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. until time of services on Friday at the funeral home.
Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
