Nancy A. "Gertie" Freeland

January 8, 1959 - November 26, 2021

Nancy A. "Gertie" Freeland, age 62, of China Twp., passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 8, 1959 in St. Clair to the late William and Jane Brinker. On August 3, 1979 she married James Freeland in St. Clair. She was a longtime employee of the East China School District. Nancy enjoyed casino outings to Detroit and Canada, with penny slots being her favorite game. She loved spoiling her grandkids every chance she had. She also enjoyed driving Jim around the thumb area and taking in the sights, stopping in Frankenmuth to buy Christmas ornaments for the kids as Christmas was her favorite holiday. Most of all she loved spending time with Jim, her kids, and grandkids. She is survived by her husband of 42 years; Jim Freeland, her children; Jimmy Freeland (Emily Askew), Jessica (Steve) Schroeder, Jennifer (Duran) Moran, Joshua Freeland (Kristi Aikins), and Julie Freeland (Mike Miller). She is also survived by her grandchildren; Briley, Brayden, Walker, Weston, Michael, Cameron, Carson, and Audrey, her sister; Mary (Eugene) Mayhew, brothers; Michael (Ida) Brinker and Kevin Brinker, her sisters and brother-inlaws; Ann Whittaker, Penny Malcolm and Cliff (Lori) Freeland along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her grandson; James Freeland III, brother; William Brinker and sister in-law; Sherri Brinker. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, November 30 at Young Funeral Home, China Twp. Visiting hours will be Monday from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Tuesday one hour prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to family wishes. To leave a message of comfort please visit: www.youngcolonial.com