Jacksonville - A funeral service for Freda Bittner, age 81, is scheduled for 10 a.m., Saturday, August 2, 2025, at Autry Funeral Home in Jacksonville with Bro. Robert Dillon officiating. She will be laid to rest at Tyler Memorial Park. Visitation will be held the hour before the service.

Freda was born on September 23, 1943, to Fred and Pearl Bittner, and walked into the arms of Jesus on July 27, 2025.

Freda faced a lifelong battle with polio beginning at the age of seven. Despite enduring more than 25 surgeries throughout her life, she met each challenge with grace, courage, and a warm smile. A proud graduate of Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Freda continued her education at Tyler Junior College, where she earned her associate's degree. She was among the first to receive certification from IBM. Freda was a member of East Side Baptist Church in Jacksonville where she spent many years volunteering. She was also a proud member of TOPS in Jacksonville. Freda had a love for travel and adventure, journeying across the United States. No matter where she went or what she faced, she brought joy to those around her.

Freda was preceded in death by her parents, and brother, Marvin Ray Bittner.

Left to cherish Freda's memory are her cousins, Maxine Henderson, Clifton Ralson, Ethel Thomas, and Charles Martin.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to East Side Baptist Church at 1100 TX-456 Loop, Jacksonville, Texas 75766.