Freda Whittle, 59, of Russell Springs, departed this life on Thursday, August 22, 2024 at UK Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. She was born on April 7, 1965 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter to the late Fred Graves and Agnes Couch Kovacs.
Freda was employed as a horse groomer, specializing in mane pulling at various horse farms. She had a deep passion for rebuilding and repairing her own vehicles. With a particular affinity for classic cars, she often participated in car shows. Freda enjoyed karaoke and moments spent by the creek with her three beloved fur babies and her partner of 26 years, Christopher Whalen.
Survivors include her life partner of 26 years, Christopher Whalen; three daughters, Kelly Perez Robertson (Travis) and Stacy Perez of Columbia and Talitha Whittle; four sisters, Margaret “Peggy” Collett and Linda Thompson (Terry) of Hazard, Phyllis Luallan of Memphis, Ind., and Patricia Botkins of New Albany, Ind.; 10 grandchildren, Kayla McBeath, Ethan Akers, Jaylin Birdwell, Benjamin Mattingly, Abigail Robertson, Phoenix Perez, Antonio Perez, Keturah Perez, Max Whittle, and Alex Warriner; one great-grandchild, Kalli Jo Crigger; and a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her stepfather, Geza Kovacs; two sisters, Janet Knowland and Jennifer Goins; and a brother, Thomas Collett.
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family and announced at a later date.
Donations to offset the cost of final arrangements and the Celebration of Life can be left at the funeral home.
Bernard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
