Freida Phelps Obituary (1929 - 2023)

Frieda Lucille Phelps, 94, formerly of Hartford peacefully passed away in Beaver Dam Rehab surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan. She married Orville James Phelps and to this union were born two daughters, Yvonne and Debbie. Frieda worked in the Emporium in Disneyland, Anaheim, California where she retired in 1973. After relocating in Hartford, Kentucky to be closer to her children, she became Grandma Frieda to many children at Wayland Elementary where she was a foster grandmother. She also volunteered at Ohio County Hospital with the Auxiliary and was a former member of the Bennett Homemakers. She could also be seen at the Wellness Center filling in as an instructor for water aerobics. Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter Yvonne Phelps. She is survived by her daughter Debbie Story and her husband Carl; two grandchildren Ryan Gillstrap, Napierville, IL and David Gillstrap, Oceanside, CA; two great grandchildren Nico Gillstrap and Nova Gillstrap. The family will have a private graveside service at a later date. The Hartford Memorial Funeral Chapel is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Frieda Lucille Phelps. Share your messages of condolence with the family of Frieda Phelps and sign her virtual guestbook by visiting www.hartfordmemorial.com