Freda Marie Poole Gentry, 77 of Hixson, TN, died peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

She was born in Chattanooga, TN and was the daughter of Arthur Ed Poole and Era Faye Massengill Poole.  Freda was a graduate of Rhea Central High School, class of 1966.  She lived in Charleston, WVA for a brief time before moving to Port Clinton, OH.  While living there, she was a Customer Service Representative for Silgan Plastics.  In 2002, she decided to move back home to help with the care of her parents, residing in Graysville, TN.  Freda was a member of Graysville United Methodist Church, Graysville, TN.

Freda was preceded in death by her loving parents and her beloved sister, Nancy Eloise Poole.

Survivors include her son, Dean (Lisa) Gentry; grandchildren, Zach, Hannah (Austin) Gilkey and Tyler Phillips; great-grandchildren, Ava and Cohen Gilkey; uncle, Eddie (Gaynell) Massengill and several cousins.

The family will receive friends from 11 AM to 2 PM Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the funeral home.

Thank you to Dr. Benjamin Harrington, Dr. Jason Kennedy, Dr. Alyssa Espinera and Life Care of Red Bank.   Our family is extremely grateful for the kind and compassionate care you gave to my mom and support to our family

Arrangements are by Hamilton Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 4506 Hixson Pike, Hixson, TN 37343, (423) 531-3975.