Freeda P. Shultz

Freeda P. Shultz, age 83, of Canton, passed away on January 2, 2026, at the Cleveland Clinic. She was born on November 18, 1942, in Scio, Ohio, to the late Daniel and Anna Rosalie (Grace) Trushell. Freeda remained a lifelong resident of the Canton area.

Those who knew Freeda will remember her as a kind and gentle person who was always looking for ways to help others. She took great pride in being a devoted wife and loving mother.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Community Church, where she served as assistant Treasurer and also a member of The Bells of Zion.

In addition to her parents, Freeda was preceded in death by her sisters and their spouses; Mildred (Ed) Kraus, Marie (Ralph) Case, Sara (George) Case, MaryAnn (Blair) Riggs, Elsie (Lee) Chambers, Thelma (Bob) Dewire, Sylvia (Harry) Albright and a niece Dottie Schott.

Left to cherish her memory are her beloved husband of over 63 years, Kenneth L. Shultz, and her daughters, Lynda L. Shultz and Wendy (Charles) Sidwell; grandchildren, Katelynd (Clancy Ray) Stevenson, Riley Stevenson, and Patience Sidewell; great-grandchildren, Abrahm Ray-Stevenson and Delaney Ray-Stevenson; brothers, Daniel (Hazel) Trushell and Paul (Martha) Trushell; several cousins, nieces and nephews and numerous friends and beloved pets, Muppet & Blackie.

Friends and family may call on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and the day of the service from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. All services will be held at Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, 4041 Cleveland Avenue South, Canton, Ohio 44707. Burial will follow at Conotton Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in Freeda’s memory.

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