Mrs. Freeman was born and raised in Washington, DC and attended Ballou Senior High School as a member of the first graduating class. She also attended Atlantic Business School from 1962-1963. Mrs. Freeman has one son and five grandchildren.

Mrs. Freeman loves working with young people and has a great love for Howard University. She asked the Lord to let her work on Capitol Hill or Howard University. He answered her prayer and she came to work for Howard University in 1975 and has been employed in the Office of Student Activities for the duration.