BAIRD-FREEMAN FUNERAL HOME

221 NORTH MERIDIAN STREET

PORTLAND, INDIANA 47371

260-726-7171

FAX 260-726-7172

EMAIL  bairdfreeman@yahoo.com

Fredia M. Spade, age 90, former Bryant resident passed away on Tuesday August 8, 2023 in Persimmon Ridge Healthcare in Portland.  She was born in Roanoke, Indiana on December 17, 1932 the daughter of James and Mary (Farris) Nelson.  She was married to James Spade and he passed away in 2015.  She was retired from CTS in Berne, was a 1950 Bryant High School graduate and loved spending time with her family.

Surviving are three sons Terry Billington (wife Christina) of Portland, Steve Billington (wife Becky) of Bryant and Jeff Billington (wife Carole) of Bryant, one daughter Debbie Esby (husband Kenneth) of Freemont, Indiana, four sisters Betty Missicano of Portland, Florence Mosier of Geneva, Roberta Rhoades of Kentucky and Della Brown of Georgia, Eight grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be Saturday August 12, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Trace Howard presiding.  Visitation will be Saturday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Jay County Humane Society.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com