Lalage Grigg Freeman

Lalage Grigg Freeman, 95, of Grace Ridge in Morganton died Wednesday, July 28, 2010 at Grace Hospital. Born September 11, 1914 in Illinois, she was a daughter of the late Samuel Randolph Grigg and Susan Gold Grigg. Lalage was a member of the First Baptist Church. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, and an avid reader and bridge player.Lalage is survived by a son, John Thomas Tucker and wife, Ramona, of Carriere, MS; a daughter, Margaret Tucker Puckett and husband, Dr. James Puckett, of Asheville; step-sons, John Freeman of Charlotte, and Tom Freeman and wife, Connie, of Morganton; grandchildren, Jack Tucker and wife, Kelly, and Dr. James Puckett and wife, Dr. Joanne Wen; step-grandchildren, Robin Burton and husband, Dustin, Leigh Perry and husband, Tony, Charles Freeman, John Freeman and wife, Robin; and a step-great grandson, Kyle Hutton.In addition to her parents, Lalage was preceded in death by husbands, John Thomas Tucker and Samuel Williamson Freeman; a brother, Wendell Randolph Grigg; and a sister, Hazel Grigg McCurry.A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 31, 2010 in the First Baptist Church Chapel with Dr. Thomas A. Bland, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends in the church parlor one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Drawer 549, Morganton, NC 28680. Sossoman Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.