Mrs. Lea Francine Freeman, age 65, passed October 26, 2021, at her home in Durham, NC. She is survived by her husband Peter Reintjes and her brother, Roland Freeman. Thanks to classmate Brad Crutchfield for sharing this with us.
So sad to learn of her passing. She was one of the nicest people I knew during my time at NHS. Appreciate Brad sharing this unfortunate news. My prayers go out to her family and friends.
I didn't know Lea, but it's always sad to hear of a classmate's passing. We have so many more years to live, and knowing they will not saddens me. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
Lea was one of the most original, creative, intensely emotional, strong willed, brilliant people I have known. From her tearful "Ode to Sam" at Holt, her mature and independent-minded arguments on religion with her preacher, her contributions in the honors English seminar at UNC-CH, and her constant, witty and compassionate patience with me and whatever craziness I was currently spouting... I regret having lost touch with her along the way. The world feels a different place.
Bob Swanson
So sad to learn of her passing. She was one of the nicest people I knew during my time at NHS. Appreciate Brad sharing this unfortunate news. My prayers go out to her family and friends.
Barbara Beard
I didn't know Lea, but it's always sad to hear of a classmate's passing. We have so many more years to live, and knowing they will not saddens me. Thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
Steve Kaplan
Lea was one of the most original, creative, intensely emotional, strong willed, brilliant people I have known. From her tearful "Ode to Sam" at Holt, her mature and independent-minded arguments on religion with her preacher, her contributions in the honors English seminar at UNC-CH, and her constant, witty and compassionate patience with me and whatever craziness I was currently spouting... I regret having lost touch with her along the way. The world feels a different place.