BENTON – Freda A. Hobbs, 102, of Benton, passed away at 3:35 a.m., on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Helia Heathcare of Benton, IL.
She was born on October 19, 1920, to Cloyd and Chloe (Meadows) Foster in Denning Township, Franklin County, IL. She married Marvin Hobbs, and he preceded her in death.
Freda was a loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother and her family meant the world to her. She loved family get togethers and cherished that special time with her family. She loved to go to the movies and play games. She was an avid card player. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting and making crafts.
Freda is survived by her loving son Charles (Mary) Hobbs of Marine, IL; son-in-law Tim Pribble of Thompsonville, IL; eight grandchildren Jeremiah (Dana) Pribble of Goreville, IL, Amanda (Kris) Mayberry of Norris City, IL, Josh (Stacy) Pribble of Thompsonville, IL, Jacob Pribble of Thompsonville, IL, Dennis (Cheryl) Hobbs of Festus, MO, David (Christina) Hobbs of East Alton, IL, Jeffrey (Julia) Hobbs of Marine, IL and Kurt (Angie) Hobbs of Marine, IL; 15 great-grandchildren Loren Pribble, Shelby Pribble, Blaire Mayberry, Marissa Mayberry, Brayden Mayberry, Alan Pribble, Casey Pribble, Courtney Pribble, Jason (Leslie) Grace, Trisha Farnam, Donnella Hobbs, Phillip (Nicole) Hobbs, Jacob (Laura) Hobbs, Justin (Rachael) Hobbs and Matthew Hobbs; 14 great-great-grandchildren Ryan, Lucas, Emily, Ian, Ethan, Lilly, Ava, Elizah, Erica, Kaylee, Rebekah, Lillian, Payten and Eliott; one sister Leona Middleton of California; nieces and nephews Fred, WM, Sherlene, Aubrielle Middleton, Mike, Mendy, Robin, Laida Hediger, Mary Beth Barnhardt, Michael, Stephanie, Taylor, Kaylee Harkness, Jacie, Mattie, Nicky, Jeanette Dorchinciz, Becky, John Gaylor and dear friend Roy Pribble.
She was preceded in death by her parents Cloyd L. and Chloe E. Foster, husband Marvin Hobbs, daughter Deborah “Debbie” Kay Pribble, brothers John Walter (Edie) Hobbs, Bobby Frost and Carl Foster; sisters Hazel (Michael) Dorchincez and Gloria (Wayne) Hediger, brother-in-law Buck Middleton, grandson Charles Hobbs, great-grandson Jonathon Hobbs, nephews Jim Dorchinciz and Steve Dorchinciz, and her dear friend Mary Alice Pribble.
Services have been entrusted to Pate Funeral Home, 301 S. Main St., Benton, IL.
Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Pate Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, May 25, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Masonic and Odd Fellows Cemetery in Benton with Pastor Jesse Hinds officiating.
Memorials may be made to the Franklin County Animal Shelter and will be accepted at the funeral home.
Online condolences can be given at www.patefh.com.