Kathleen Ankney-Freel, age 66 of St. Johns, died suddenly on Saturday November 12, 2022, at her home in St. Johns.

Kathleen was born on February 14, 1956 to Daniel and Wilma (Bregg) Ankney in Jackson, Michigan. After graduating high school, she married the love of her life William Freel and together they made their home in St Johns. They enjoyed over 30 years of marriage before his passing in 2020.

Growing up around the Jackson area, Kathleen developed a love for horses at a young age. She was involved with the Jackson County 4H as a kid and received her first horse (Honey Girl) at the age of seven. Her love and passion for horses only grew as her life progressed. Kathleen found joy in judging many horse shows around the country. She enjoyed all styles of horse riding including western and English style. She was known to never backed down from bareback riding and even when she fell off, she always got back up. Along with her love of horses, she enjoyed crafting and going to craft shows.

Left to cherish her memories are her siblings, Daniel Ankney Jr. and Judith Tripp; as well as many loving nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; beloved son, Jay; and her sister, Margret Curtis. 

Services were held privately.

For further information, phone McGeehan Funeral Home, Keck-Coleman Chapel at 989-224-4422