Freida Lane Obituary
We bid farewell to Freida Lane of Opdyke, Illinois, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 6, 2025 at the age of 96. Freida touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Freida Lane to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Piercy and Fern Piercy (Steele); her husband Verdon Samuel "Rabbit" Lane; her son Verdon Samuel Lane Jr.; her great grandchild Mahalia Verdawn Jones; and her siblings, Dwight Piercy, Velma England, Reba Yearwood, Teresa Mayo, Evelyn Goddard, Shirley Ann Piercy and Gladys Jewel Piercy.
She is survived by: her children, Charles Lane of Columbia, TN, Connie Draper (Chris) of Wayne City, IL and Joyce Hails (Wayne) of Bluford, IL; her grandchildren, Christy Meritt (Kendall), Lori McKinney (Neil), Mike Draper (Regina), Kirk Hails (Kamla), Jason Lane, Corey Owens (Whitney), Marisa Sanders (Steven), Jacob Lane, Preston Lane (Hannah) and Casey Hails (Teresa); her great grandchildren, Aubrey Lee Jones (Denise), Garrett Jones, Alyssa Willman (Caleb), Klayton Draper, Jeremy Meritt, Cord Hails (Halle), Kalyn Meritt, Kyle Hails, Kloe Draper, Weston Hails, Alexis Sanders, Laney Hails, Christian Sanders, Shyloh Hails, Liam Lane, Tucker Hails and Amelia Lane; her great great grandchildren, Charlotte Willman and Silas Willman; and her brother-in-law Sam Lane.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the East Hickory Hill Missionary Baptist Church, or to the East Hickory Hill Cemetery and will be accepted at the church or at Young Funeral Home in Wayne City, which is assisting the family with arrangements.
