Obituaries

On Friday, December 6, 2024, Freda Smith Madison 74, of E. Church St., Martinsville transitioned peacefully from this earthly life to eternal rest at SOVAH Health-Martinsville. She was born on June 28, 1950, in Martinsville, VA to the late Henry K. Smith and Iris P. Smith.

Freda was a member of St. Paul High Street Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board and was the Financial Secretary. She was employed by Martin's Landing as the Property Manager. Freda was a graduate of Albert Harris High School Class of 1968.

Those left to cherish her memory include one son, Alvin Madison, Jr. of Atlanta, GA; one daughter, Shonda M. Madison of Conyers, GA; two grandsons, Ryon Putnam and Braedon Madison both of Conyers, GA; four sisters, Melvyn Madison of Philadelphia, PA, Arnetta Banks of Columbus, OH, Myrtle Miller of Atlanta, GA and Reva Jackson of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Henry Smith of Edison, NJ; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

A visitation service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. with the funeral service at 12 noon at St. Paul High Street Baptist Church, 401 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA with Reverend Thomas Devins, Eulogist. Interment will follow at Carver Memorial Gardens, 869 Parkway Dr., Martinsville, VA.

A public viewing will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Hairston Funeral Home between the hours of 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Other times, the family will receive friends at the home of her sister Reva Jackson, 1103 Fayette St., Martinsville, VA between the hours of 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. daily. Live streaming will be available at Hairston Funeral Home live via Facebook.

Courteous, efficient and dependable services provided by Hairston Funeral Home.