Freda Mae McDermott, age 91, of Gladstone, passed away Wednesday evening, November 28, 2018, at Trillium House in Marquette, MI.

Freda was born in Murray, KY on September 18, 1927 to the late Talmage Douglas and Gillie (Wilson) Moore.  At a young age, Freda and her family moved to Detroit, MI where she was raised and attended school.

On April 19, 1945, Freda was united in marriage to Lloyd McDermott and together the couple made their home in Dearborn Heights, MI.  Freda assembled electronics at Burroughs  Corporation in Plymouth, MI for 30 years.

Following her retirement from Burroughs Corp., Freda and Lloyd relocated to Gladstone, MI.  Freda was employed for the Gladstone Schools, Christian Park Health Care Facility, McDonald's in Gladstone and volunteered many hours as an OSF St. Francis Hospital auxiliary member.  Freda's husband Lloyd preceded her in death in 1991 and she has resided in Gladstone since.

Freda was a member of Grace Church in Gladstone for over 40 years. She enjoyed knitting and crocheting, writing hand-written notes and cards to loved ones and lunch outings at the Hong Kong Buffet in Escanaba.  Freda was a loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt (Sis and Sissy), honorary grandma, coworker, Sunday school/AWANA teacher and friend.  She will be deeply missed.

Survivors include:

Brothers:

Jim (Gloria) Moore of Gladstone, MI

Roy (Joy) Moore of Hartland, MI

Don Moore of Walled Lake, MI

Nieces and Nephews:

Tim (Carrie) Moore, Tammra (Dave) Barteld,

Matt (Andrea) Moore, Linda (Rich) Grzybowski,

Janice (Jeff) Wood and Ron (Belinda) Moore

Also surviving are many great and great-great nieces, nephews and cousins whom she adored.

In addition to her parents and her husband Lloyd, Freda was preceded in death by:

Brother:  James Franklin Moore

Nephews:  Donald James Moore and Mark Moore

Sister in law:  Marilyn Moore