Freda Charlotte Forth, age 88, of Xenia, Illinois, passed away Sunday morning, September 7, 2025, at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland.

      She was born May 30, 1937, in Flora, the daughter of William Fred and Mary Amarillas (White) Morgan.  She was united in marriage to Roy Lee Forth on April 22, 1955, in Xenia, and together they have shared 70 wedding anniversaries.

      Freda graduated from Flora Township High School in 1955.  She had worked at the International Shoe Factory, Jones & Pool Grocery Store in Xenia, North American Lighting, and later as a cook at the Xenia Grade School for many years.  She enjoyed gardening and caring for her flowers, with a special fondness for her rose bushes, and she treasured shopping trips with friends.  With a knack for making things beautiful, she found joy in remodeling her home, refurbishing old furniture, and sewing beautiful dresses for herself and others.

      She is survived by her husband: Roy Forth of Xenia; children: Jody Lee (James) Daughenbaugh of Essex and Daniel Glenn Forth of Highland; grandchildren: Candra White, Alaina White (Zak Shaffer) Aaron Daughenbaugh, and Cody Daughenbaugh; great-grandchildren: Cameron, Jayden, Vanellope, Eathon, Weston, and Addison; a sister: Helen Gahan of Logansport, Indiana; nieces: Pam (Rip) Baker of Jacksonville, Florida, Theresa (Duane) Dietrich of Logansport, Indiana, Debbie Forth of Flora, and Lori Bowen of Cape Girardeau; brother-in-law: Larry Forth of Flora; nephews: Kelly Forth and Steve Forth; a sister-in-law: Louise Forth of Flora; and numerous cousins.

      She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers-in-law: George Forth and Richard Gahan; and a niece: Diane Forth.

      A funeral ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora.  Interment will take place at a later date in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Xenia.  A visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. on Saturday evening at the funeral home.  Memorial donations are suggested to Flora First Christian Church, and these will be accepted through the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory, visit: www.frankandbright.com