MS. FREDA DIANE MAYNARD - Age 71, of Dalton, Georgia passed away Monday, February 28, 2022. She was born January 30, 1951. She was a faithful member of Hopewell Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and served on the Usher Board and Matrons Auxillary Board . She retired from the Whitfield County Magistrate Court as a Chief Clerk. She enjoyed traveling with friends and spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her father, George Bannister; stepfather, Leo Gay; mother, Christine B. Gay; brother, Edward Bannister; and niece, Christina Tyson.

She is survived by her loving children, Elisa (Derrick) Disroe and Tewanna Ferguson; grandchildren, Celina Bonds, Zion Disroe, Zoee Disroe; great granddaughter, Aurora Bonds; sister, Theresa Bannister; nephew, Marcus (Julia) Tyson; niece, KaSandra Tyson; special friends, Sara Hardson and Vera Morris; a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

The Funeral Service will be Sunday, March 6, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. at Hopewell Baptist Church, 3527 Airport Rd. SE, Dalton, GA 30721. She will lie in state on Saturday, March 5, 2022 after 12:00 Noon at the funeral home. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, GA.