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Alfrieda Nichols

November 3, 1940 — December 25, 2023

Alfrieda Ann "Freda" (Barbour) Nichols was born to Mary Jane (Bethel) & Bernard Barbour in Columbus, Ohio on November 13, 1940. She graduated from East High School (Columbus, Ohio, 1958) and next attended and graduated from the Columbus Public School of Practical Nursing (Class B- 1960).


Freda practiced as a Registered Nurse (RN) for many years at the original St. Ann's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio (located at Bryden Rd. and Kelton Ave.) She then worked for Planned Parenthood (Columbus, Ohio) and later was employed by and retired from General Motors, Delphi Plant's on site Medical Infirmary.


In her retirement she became a primary and supportive caregiver for many family members and numerous friends. She loved shopping, traveling and collecting. Her Favorite past time became visiting the numerous thrift stores and antique shops of Columbus searching for bargains and treasures. She also enjoyed her many activities as a Deaconess and choir member of Shiloh Baptist Church.


Alfrieda is preceded in death by her parents Bernard J. and Mary Jane (Bethel) Barbour; husband, Alonzo B. "Lonnie" Nichols; brothers, Bernard K. "Kenny" Barbour, Frederick E. "Ricky" Barbour and Ronald D. "Ronnie" Barbour.


She leaves to cherish her memory: Son, Mark A. (Renee) Barbour, brother Stephen E. "Steve" Barbour; nieces Rhonda Barbour, Thea (Seth) Barbour-Harms, Hollie Barbour; nephews, Bernard K. Barbour Jr., Emile J. (Theresa) Leon III, Andre Scott, Clay Johnson, Bryce Harms, Jackson Harms; cousins, Calvin (Karen) Cousin, Charles "CL" Bethel and many loving extended family members, friends, and neighbors.


Visitation will be held on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am with a Funeral Service immediately following. Burial will take place in procession to Green Lawn Memorial Estate.


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Friday, January 12, 2024

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