The family of Sheila J. Freeman and Ernest P. Freeman announces their passing with profound sorrow and unwavering love.
Sheila and Ernest shared a profound love and an unbreakable bond throughout their lives. Until the very end, Sheila dedicated herself to caring for her brother with unwavering devotion.
Sheila was born on October 18, 1959, on the island of Tortola in the British Virgin Islands. She passed away on February 21, 2025, in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands. Her brother, Ernest, was born on October 8, 1963, in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, and he passed away on March 8, 2025.
Sheila and Ernest were the beloved children of Ernest Prudencio Freeman Sr. and Albertina (Tera) Freeman from the British Virgin Islands. They were preceded in death by their parents, as well as their sisters, Cheryl Freeman Hodge and Barbara A. Freeman-Cenac, and their brothers, Emory Francis (stepbrother) and Joseph Brooks (adopted brother).
Sheila is survived by her devoted children and loved ones:
Daughters: Tanika Lynch and Volupte Testamark
Sons: Kebo Hodge Sr., Kishawn Hodge, and Troy Lynch
Daughter-In-Law: Josette Hodge
Grandchildren: Kebo Hodge Jr., K’my Hodge, K’zy Hodge, Le’Jante Lynch, K’Noy Lynch Nashori Lynch, Chardanae Gumbs
Nieces: Ja’Manda Freeman and Shania Freeman
Nephews: Elijah Freeman, Bajhani Freeman, Ernest Freeman II, Pedrito Freeman, Tareek-Tyshawn Freeman, Shimoy Freeman, Victor Jacoy Cenac
Ernest, also affectionately known as “Ernie“ is survived by his children:
Daughter: Ja’Manda Freeman
Sons: Elijah Freeman, Bajhani Freeman, Ernest Freeman II, Pedrito Freeman, Tareek-Tyshawn Freeman, Victor Jacoy – Cenac
Nieces: Tanika Lynch and Volupte Testamark
Nephews: Kebo Hodge Sr., Kishawn Hodge, and Troy Lynch
Aunts and Aunt-In-Laws: Violet Freeman, Ena Christopher – Freeman, Iris Freeman, Dorothy Turnbull, Ellen Cameron, Grace Christian, Elaine Turnbull-Potter (deceased), Jane Perry (deceased), Prudencia Guishard (deceased), Eileen Freeman (deceased), Lucille Stout, Viola Freeman (deceased) Beryl Molyneaux, Marion Cooper, Rubena Molyneaux, Gerda Molyneaux
Uncles: Alfred Freeman, Charles Freeman, Cromwell Ashford Freeman Sr. (deceased), George E. Freeman, Sr. (deceased), Franklyn Freeman (deceased), Ernest Turnbull (deceased), Calvin Turnbull (deceased), Cyril Molyneaux, Desmond Molyneaux, Charles Cooper Sr., Winston Molyneaux, Randolph Christian
Special Cousins: Dr. Thelca Bedminster, Tammy Malone, Teresa Guishard, Bernice A. Turnbull, Phyllis Freeman, Rudolph Hyndman, Norecia Callwood, Lorna, Prudence, Donna & Jacqueline Freeman, Velma Freeman, Beryl Freeman, Arona Fahie, Zulah Hodge, Bishop Kenneth Benjamin Sr. & Family, Eldred “Bionic” Dawson, Linda and Lorna Freeman, Daphne Hodge, Jason Fahie, and other cousins too numerous to mention.
Special Aunts: Ena Christopher–Freeman
Special Friends: Cora Thomas, Raquel Garcia, Juanita Williams, Wentworth Prentice, Nathaniel James, Mavis Neptune, Annette Hoheb, Albion “Bobby” Hodge, Daisy Hodge, Evelyn Marks and Family, Marjorie Smith, Blanche and David Wilkinson, Karen, and Nicky Donastorg.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend their celebration of life on Thursday, March 20, at Wesley Methodist Church, St. Thomas. Viewing will begin at 9 a.m. with service to follow at 10 a.m.
Funeral arrangements are under the care of Turnbull’s Funeral Home and Crematory ServicesI.
