Andrew Harrodex- Co-worker/housemate

When her and I worked at Camp Kappe, we would let the rabbits loose to run the chicken pen when we cleaned the barn. At the end of the day her and I would chase the rabbits down and put them up. When I picked one of them up that day, I didn't have enough scruff so it screamed and I was shocked and dropped it.The rabbit was fine. She would bring that up from time to time and we'd have a good laugh. She was such a positive person. I one time spilled a whole BBQ sauce packet in her backseat and she didn't even skip a beat, she just said, "that's fine, I've been needing to shampoo the backseat anyways". I thought that spoke a lot on her character. She was always willing to listen to me vent about work, and I'd do the same for her. She had a certain way she would "talk for her dog", say the things that he would say, and I've noticed recently that I now do the same. She was a loyal friend and will be missed.

Your family are in our thoughts and prayers,
Andrew Harrodex-Co-worker/housemate

Donna Booker Family Friend

I first met Lindsey just before her first birthday. We had moved in across the “court” from the Freemans, and our first visitors were Lindsey and Ty. Even though I was 8 months pregnant, they would come over to see if I could come out and play. Once my son Avery was born, Lindsey was in heaven. She was no longer the baby of the court, she was one of the big kids (even though she was only 1, she thought she was 5!).

Lindsey and Avery were two peas in a pod. Fourth of July parties with them running around with black powder on their noses from picking up popped fireworks, Lindsey teaching Avery how to ride a bike, getting covered head to toe (and everywhere else) in mud when the fire hydrant leaked, and making snowmen the one year it snowed in San Antonio. When Stevie was born, she was so excited! The gang of 2 became 3. She was always a wonderful sister with such a huge heart.

Everyone else has written about that smile. It is truly indescribable unless you experienced it. It seemed to start at her toes and work its way up. That throaty laugh, which was so funny coming from a little girl, would make everyone else laugh. You couldn’t stay angry with Lindsey, no matter what mischief she was into. She would smile and giggle at you, and as a mother of boys, would melt my heart.

I am so honored to be a part of the Freeman’s extended family. Lindsey’s wedding day was just what I expected: classy, traditional, but a little wild and just a lot of fun. She was so radiant and happy, and when I last saw her at Avery’s reception, she was absolutely glowing with her pregnancy.

It breaks my heart she left us so soon. She left behind a legacy much larger than anyone of just 30 could imagine. We will always love Lindsey, and when we think of her, even though it still brings tears to our eyes from the tear in our heart, we will soon be able to smile once again. Remembering the smile, the laugh, and the fun and love she brought to all our lives.

Donna Booker

Tara Wandel Lindsey's cousin

Lindsey was the most joyful, outgoing person. Everyone talks about her smile, which was her personality shining out from within, but I always think about her voice. The first time anyone would meet her in person, they always had a jaw dropping look upon hearing her deep husky voice. She had the voice from the moment she was born and even her crying as an infant was hoarse and deep. It was the “cutest” thing to hear when she was little. Once she and Stevie got to a certain age and started spending every summer at the beach, my husband, daughter and I would take them skiing on the San Bernard and hang out in the evenings with the rest of the family and friends. As she got older she always included Taylor in everything that they did, from taking a 10 year old cruising the beach, to letting her hang with the “big” kids and treat her the same as a friend. She shared so much love.

I will miss the “wrong Tara” calls, her laughter, her casualness, her silliness, her smile, her voice, her opinions…her.

Tara Wandel

Kelley Craven, Lindsey's Best Friend

Words cannot express the sadness that has filled my heart. Lindsey has been my best friend of 11 years and she was my rock! She was the one I turned to when I had a bad day and needed to talk. She always had something profound to say, she could make me laugh like no one else. We shared many years of laughter, joy, tears, our roommate fights, highs and lows while in school. She was there by my side on the day we graduated from SHSU. I was one of her bridesmaids and witnessed the day she married her best friend Matt. She is and always will be my best friend. I love her and will hold the memories forever in my heart.

Love to Linds...

Kelley Craven

I Know.....

It's taken me a long time to publish this post, the reason....well one might say :

"you didn't even really know Lindsey" ....and that's partially true,

I didn't know her inside and out like her family and close friends....I didn't know all the things that she accomplished in her short life (aside from what Kristen told me when she often spoke of Lindsey) its true, i didn't know her as most people would assume. And what i remember, well....I remember her smile, her perfect wavy voluminous hair, her LOUD laugh (like i heard ALOT of people describe), and as silly as it is, i remember her Coke Stevenson jersey's and her black basketball shoes :)

However, because she was a wife and a mother...I knew her.

I say this because we as women can always relate to one another.....and often we have some what of a bond even when we don't KNOW each other....

--in the grocery store when we see a worn out mother with a screaming baby, we KNOW as tired as they are, they lovingly care for their needs because they TRESURE that child with their whole heart and we give an understanding smile....as if to say "dude, i know...i know"

--in a doctors office, or hospital when you see the look of desperation, we KNOW as much as they want to break down and sob, they are strong so that their child doesn't fear....so that their child feels secure because Mommy is keeping it together.....

--I know that there must have been days she was irritated with Matt for coming home late from work, or from a friends house because when we commit to a marriage we long for time spent and attention, and darn it if he's late hes wasting my time...:)

I could go on and on about all the similar things we as women experience, so again, as a woman, I KNOW.

I know that when she held that baby in her arms she fell in love with another man ;) (Callum)I know that she LOVED Matt, because i have imagined it through Kristen's words and have seen it in the pictures used for this site. And I know that her greatest fear was leaving her child and her husband behind or losing one of them.....I know, because it is mine, and every wife and mothers.... I know, if something could have been done, she would have done ANYTHING to stop it from happening....and im certian, if she loved them as it appeared on earth, then she is still loving them from afar.

And finally I KNOW that there are MANY women and men who, although they hadn't seen Lindsey in years, were effected as i was because of JUST the person she was on the outside .....and so I cannot even imagine the great feeling of loss to those who knew her inside AND out.

I want to extend my most sincere condolences to the Freeman Family, the Gamez family.....and to Callum. I will forever be effected by your loss because this has shown me how truly short our lives can be and to treasure each moment to its fullest. And from what i heard at Lindseys services, that is exactly what she did, live life to the fullest. :)

Please know that I am praying for your comfort through this VERY difficult time,
Staci (Adams) Loalbo

Stacie Meier Blair Softball Team Mate

Lindsey and I played softball together at Taft. She often played next to me in the outfield and exuded such a positive energy. She could be found out on the field wiggling around to a dance she made up or doing one of her many impressions. Lindsey would leave us all, including our coach, in stitches. Although I haven't seen Lindsey since high school, her memory is strong in my heart. She will be missed by all that knew her. I pray that God heals the pain of those that were close to her.

Stacie Meier Blair

Christie Berry Mother of Sarah Baynham and Jay Berry

The Smile!! She lit the room up with her beautiful & infectious smile. I know Lindsey because of my children, Jay & Sarah. Jay has been a friend of Lindsey's since middle school & his sister Sarah & Stevie became connected at the hip once they met in 7th grade. So we had a double dose of the Freeman girls.

The Freeman & Berry families have shared birthdays, vacations, graduations, marriages & babies!!! & on one occassion, a party at the Freemans while they were out of town. Can you imagine that? Matt chose my son's birthday party to propose to Lindsey & me being" queen of the kodak moment" was front & center with my camera. When Matt popped the question she was truly shocked & speechless, we waited....& waited...for the "YES" & when it finally came her hands were shaking so much the picture of the ring was blurred!!! I have never seen anyone as surprised as she was that evening. But soon "The Smile" was there & the wedding plans were quickly high on her agenda. Lindsey, Stevie, their mom & Mark too, planned a beautiful wedding and yes, "The Smile" was evident all evening. Then came the exciting news about a new baby on the way & we were all anxiously awiting the birth. Phone calls & text messages were flying and Callum made his entrance into Matt & Lindsey's lives. But for whatever unkown reason sweet Lindsey was snatched away from here way too soon. Now our hearts are breaking, and the pain is sometime too much to bear, but she didn't leave a void because all we need to do is to remember "The Smile" and know that Lindsey will forever be in our hearts. I am happy to have had the chance to know Lindsey & be able to share a small part of her life, Lindsey may you rest in peace & know how much you are loved.

Liz Duca Friend of Stevie

There are so many beautiful things to say about Lindsey. Laughter was inevitable when you were around her....my favorite was the voice she would act out of their old dog Nubbers..."Hey guys, I'm Nubbers...What's going on?" It was always so funny to hear...

I also remember getting to go down to Galveston with their family in the summer...Stevie and I always felt so cool to get to hang around Lindsey and all her friends.

She was loved by so many. The memory she has left in all of our minds and all of our hearts is something that I know we will all carry with us forever.

xoxo Liz Duca

From Brooke Spruiell - Family Friend:

Both of my younger siblings, Jayson and Sarah (Berry) Baynham, were blessed with best friendships with the Freeman girls (Lindsey and Stevie respectively.) As my sister has shared, they grew up with Lindsey and Stevie. I have been blessed to benefit from their friendship to have known Lindsey. Staci nailed Lindsey's description perfectly...her infectious smile. It has always been the first thing I think about when her name is mentioned. My favorite memory of Lindsey is the night Matt proposed...what an exciting event to be able to share with a couple. We were gathered for Jay's birthday but it was Lindsey who got the biggest present! I vividly remember standing with her in the kitchen while she beamed as she showed off her ring...There was that smile again...She had found not only a best friend but a soulmate in Matt. I am so thankful I had the chance to stand in the sunshine that Lindsey shared with the world---she will be great missed.

From Sarah Baynham Stevie's best friend and family friend!

When Stevie and I became friends in 7th grade we immediately attached at the hip and her family became my family and vice versa. I spent hours over at the Freeman's house and almost every summer at the beach with the whole family. Lindsey was always smiling, laughing, making jokes and trying to show us the ropes of what to do and what not to do. She was a second big sister to me! Since Lindsey, Matt (her husband) and my brother (Jay) were all best friends, Stevie and I were able to hang out with the "older" crowd even though we were 4 year younger than them! They all took us under their wings and we always knew where to go if we needed help. They weren't only our big brother and sister they were best-friends to us!

One of the most recent memories of Lindsey is from her wedding day. She looked absolutely stunning and her and Matt could not of been a more perfect fit for one another. Another memory is from Kayla's (my brothers daughter) birthday party in September. She was about to pop and was so ready to have Callum. Her and Matt were both glowing and could not believe they were about to have a baby boy. She said it was one of the best things to happen to her!

Lindsey will be dearly missed but will ALWAYS be in my heart.
SARAH BAYNHAM

From Stevie, Lindseys sis!

Lindsey with her mom, her sister Stevie and niece Savanah!

Saturday, the day Lindsey passed, we went to La Cantera to take pictures of our kids with Santa. She was excited to be out and walking around. It was a beautiful afternoon. The picture turned out perfect with my 9 month old daughter, Savanah, smiling big and Callum sitting straight up.

Then we went to eat at Yardhousewhere together with our husbands we drank a couple beers and had nice meal. I took her to do her first public 'diaper changing station' .....and taught her the ropes. We laughed as we watched our husbands pushing the strollers and how crazy it was we were both now moms. She was so happy. It was a great, average day! She showed Callum off to everyone we passed as they were shocked he was so small (only 10 days old!). That evening we had more family come over to see CallumThe house was filled with laughter and children playing while we watched the Cowboys. She was surrounded with love in her last hours. I will miss her more than anything I could possibly type in words.