Freda Shofner

Freda M. Shofner, 91, of Champaign, died on the morning of Wednesday, June 16, 2021.

There will be a graveside service at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 22 at Woodlawn Cemetery, Urbana.

Freda was born on December 21, 1929 in Charleston, WV; a daughter of Edgar and Ruby (McGuire) Stewart. She married Harlow Shofner on Oct 17, 1952 in Champaign. He was preceded in death on May 13, 2002.

Survivors include her son, Steven Shofner; daughter, Susan Potter; 4 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 sister and 2 brothers.

Freda worked at Unit 4 Schools in food service for over 27 years. She took classes at Parkland College to learn about creating folk art, and became a gifted painter. Freda also generously volunteered her time at Crisis Nursery and Garwood Nursing Home.

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