Freida B. McCorkle, age 99 of Anderson, passed away peacefully on Wed., Nov. 29, 2023 at Northview Essential Care Center in Anderson after a long, full life.  She was born March 1, 1924 in Elkhart, the daughter of Mason and Pearl (Fosdick) Yocom.  Freida attended Wendell L. Willkie High School in Elwood.  In her younger years, Freida was a beautician.  She especially enjoyed caring for her family, and kept everyone and everything organized.  Freida was a private person who appreciated a simple and uncomplicated life.  More than anything, Freida will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.

Freida's family includes 3 daughters, Treva Ancil, Vicki (Bennie) Price, and Brenda Simmons all of Anderson; 8 grandchildren; Mandy (Jeffery) Hauk, Jennifer (Steve) Teague, Kelly (Ted) Treesh, Shelly (Rob) Weston, Tiffanie (Josh) Plew, Justin (Meghan) Price, Chassidy Simmons, and Bryant (April) Simmons; 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  Freida was preceded in death by her parents; former spouse, Robert McCorkle; brother, Mason Lee Yocom; 2 sisters, Betty Yocom and Vera Jean Daughtery; and son-in-law, Terry Ancil.

A graveside service celebrating Freida's life will be conducted at 1:30 pm on Thurs., Dec. 7, 2023 at Sunset Memorial Cemetery with Pastor Daniel Stevens officiating.  In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude's Children's Hospital through the funeral home.  Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home has been entrusted with Freida's funeral arrangements.  Online condolences and memories may be shared at copherfeslermay.com.