Lillie T. Freeze
Born: 26 March 1855
Called as First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency: 1888
Released: 1905
Died: 23 March 1937
Called as First Counselor in the Primary General Presidency: 1888
Released: 1905
Died: 23 March 1937
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Biographical Articles
Biographical Encyclopedia, Volume 4
Young Woman's Journal, October 1904, Sister Freeze Released
Relief Society Magazine, May 1937, Lillie T. Freeze
Young Woman's Journal, October 1904, Sister Freeze Released
Relief Society Magazine, May 1937, Lillie T. Freeze
Jenson, Andrew. "Freeze, Lillie (Leila) Tuckett." Biographical Encyclopedia. Volume 4. pg. 259-260, 283-284.
FREEZE, Lillie (Lelia) Tuckett, a member of the General Board of the Y. W. M. I. A., was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Henry Tuckett and Mercel E. Westwood. She went to St. George in 1861, but later returned to Salt Lake City, was active in the various auxiliary organizations of the nth Ward, especially in the Retrenchment Association, and edited the nth Ward "Star". She married James P. Freeze and bore four children. In October, 1889, she was called to the General Board of the Y. L. M. I. A., and wrote for the "Young Ladies Journal" and the "Woman's Exponent". She spoke in the Tabernacle on the 50th anniversary of the Church and prepared an article on M. I. A. work, used at the World's Fair in 1893.
FREEZE, Lillie (Lelia) Tuckett, an active member of the general board of the Primary Association for twenty-five years and an honorary member since 1905, was born March 26, 1855, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of Henry Tuckett and Marcel E. Westwood. She was baptized June 3, 1863, attended the district schools and John Morgan's Business College in Salt Lake City and has always been a great reader. She was a teacher in the Relief Society of the 11th Ward, Salt Lake City, in 1870, taught in the Sunday school there in 1868, and for many years afterwards she was a counselor in the Y. L. M. I. A. from 1871 to 1881, and edited the 11th Ward "Star", a manuscript journal. She was a charter member and first secretary of the general board of Primary in June, 1880, serving until October, 1885, was sustained as first counselor to Pres. Louie B. Felt in October, 1888, and served in that position until December, 1905, when she was sustained an honorary member of the board. She also traveled throughout the Church as a member of the general board of Y. L. M. L A., from 1889 to 1906. Being in California in 1916, Sister Freeze was one of the women war workers in the California Mission. She was also a counselor in the first Relief Society in the Ocean Park Branch and served on the California Mission Women's Board for five years, traveling extensively in this connection. On the 50th anniversary of the organization of the Church she was one of the speakers on the program in the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. She also prepared an article on M. I. A. work, which was used at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893. Sister Freeze has been a writer for the "Deseret News," the "Children's Friend," the "Woman's Exponent," the "Improvement Era," the "Young Woman's Journal," the "Liahona," etc. When only six years of age she walked from Salt Lake City to St. George, as part of a caravan, and a year later walked back to Salt Lake City. During rests on the trip she knitted a pair of hose. On June 1, 1875, she was married to James Perry Freeze and became the mother of two sons and two daughters, namely, Harry Tuckett, Carl Tuckett, Grace Tuckett and Rhea Tuckett Freeze.
FREEZE, Lillie (Lelia) Tuckett, a member of the General Board of the Y. W. M. I. A., was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Henry Tuckett and Mercel E. Westwood. She went to St. George in 1861, but later returned to Salt Lake City, was active in the various auxiliary organizations of the nth Ward, especially in the Retrenchment Association, and edited the nth Ward "Star". She married James P. Freeze and bore four children. In October, 1889, she was called to the General Board of the Y. L. M. I. A., and wrote for the "Young Ladies Journal" and the "Woman's Exponent". She spoke in the Tabernacle on the 50th anniversary of the Church and prepared an article on M. I. A. work, used at the World's Fair in 1893.
FREEZE, Lillie (Lelia) Tuckett, an active member of the general board of the Primary Association for twenty-five years and an honorary member since 1905, was born March 26, 1855, in Salt Lake City, Utah, a daughter of Henry Tuckett and Marcel E. Westwood. She was baptized June 3, 1863, attended the district schools and John Morgan's Business College in Salt Lake City and has always been a great reader. She was a teacher in the Relief Society of the 11th Ward, Salt Lake City, in 1870, taught in the Sunday school there in 1868, and for many years afterwards she was a counselor in the Y. L. M. I. A. from 1871 to 1881, and edited the 11th Ward "Star", a manuscript journal. She was a charter member and first secretary of the general board of Primary in June, 1880, serving until October, 1885, was sustained as first counselor to Pres. Louie B. Felt in October, 1888, and served in that position until December, 1905, when she was sustained an honorary member of the board. She also traveled throughout the Church as a member of the general board of Y. L. M. L A., from 1889 to 1906. Being in California in 1916, Sister Freeze was one of the women war workers in the California Mission. She was also a counselor in the first Relief Society in the Ocean Park Branch and served on the California Mission Women's Board for five years, traveling extensively in this connection. On the 50th anniversary of the organization of the Church she was one of the speakers on the program in the Tabernacle in Salt Lake City. She also prepared an article on M. I. A. work, which was used at the World's Fair in Chicago in 1893. Sister Freeze has been a writer for the "Deseret News," the "Children's Friend," the "Woman's Exponent," the "Improvement Era," the "Young Woman's Journal," the "Liahona," etc. When only six years of age she walked from Salt Lake City to St. George, as part of a caravan, and a year later walked back to Salt Lake City. During rests on the trip she knitted a pair of hose. On June 1, 1875, she was married to James Perry Freeze and became the mother of two sons and two daughters, namely, Harry Tuckett, Carl Tuckett, Grace Tuckett and Rhea Tuckett Freeze.
"Sister Freeze Released." Young Woman's Journal. October 1904. pg. 465-466.
SISTER FREEZE RELEASED.
Sister Lillie Tuckett Freeze was one of the first Aids chosen by Prest. Elmina S. Taylor. And she has always been a source of inspiration and encouragement to those who have labored with her. Now we are compelled, at her request, to release her as a member of the General Board of the Y. L. M. I. A. Sister Freeze was associated in the presidency of the Primary Association before she was with us, so of course, when unable to serve in both capacities, her first duty lies with them.
It can truthfully be said of her that in our long association together no member of the Board has ever been wounded by her, yet she has always taken an active interest in what has been said and done. Our loving thoughts will still be hers, and our prayers for her health and happiness. There is a kinship be- tween our work, and we will still hope to be of mutual help to each other, and to enjoy as much of the old companionship as possible.
SISTER FREEZE RELEASED.
Sister Lillie Tuckett Freeze was one of the first Aids chosen by Prest. Elmina S. Taylor. And she has always been a source of inspiration and encouragement to those who have labored with her. Now we are compelled, at her request, to release her as a member of the General Board of the Y. L. M. I. A. Sister Freeze was associated in the presidency of the Primary Association before she was with us, so of course, when unable to serve in both capacities, her first duty lies with them.
It can truthfully be said of her that in our long association together no member of the Board has ever been wounded by her, yet she has always taken an active interest in what has been said and done. Our loving thoughts will still be hers, and our prayers for her health and happiness. There is a kinship be- tween our work, and we will still hope to be of mutual help to each other, and to enjoy as much of the old companionship as possible.
"Lillie T. Freeze." Relief Society Magazine. May 1937. pg. 330.
Lillie T. Freeze
LILLIE T. FREEZE, one of the well known and greatly loved women of the Church, passed away March 23 at the age of eighty-one. Three of her four children survive, a son and two gifted, fine daughters who lovingly ministered to her. During her long life she has played many parts. When but four she appeared in dramatics. As a young woman she assisted her father and brothers in making a garden. Later she carried sacks of wheat that she had gleaned from Forest Dale to her home on First South and Tenth East Street. She assisted her father in constructing a rock house, carrying rocks and water up a ladder to the second story. Later she worked in a candy store and factory to secure means to enable her to attend school.
For fifty years she served as a member of the General Board of the Primary Association, and for fifteen years as a member of the General Board of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association, holding both offices at the same time. She traveled extensively and did much writing. Later she served as President of the Relief Society at Ocean Park for two years, was Counselor for two years, and for four years was a member of the California Relief Society Mission Board.
Although she endured great physical suffering for many years, she was ever sweet, cheerful, interested in people, causes and events, and has brought sunshine and encouragement wherever she has been. She deeply appreciated lovely poems and fine prose and was wont to clip extensively. Then when she thought a certain poem or thought would bless a friend, she sent it to her. In her life she exemplified how beautiful a thing it is to suffer and be strong.
Lillie T. Freeze
LILLIE T. FREEZE, one of the well known and greatly loved women of the Church, passed away March 23 at the age of eighty-one. Three of her four children survive, a son and two gifted, fine daughters who lovingly ministered to her. During her long life she has played many parts. When but four she appeared in dramatics. As a young woman she assisted her father and brothers in making a garden. Later she carried sacks of wheat that she had gleaned from Forest Dale to her home on First South and Tenth East Street. She assisted her father in constructing a rock house, carrying rocks and water up a ladder to the second story. Later she worked in a candy store and factory to secure means to enable her to attend school.
For fifty years she served as a member of the General Board of the Primary Association, and for fifteen years as a member of the General Board of the Young Women's Mutual Improvement Association, holding both offices at the same time. She traveled extensively and did much writing. Later she served as President of the Relief Society at Ocean Park for two years, was Counselor for two years, and for four years was a member of the California Relief Society Mission Board.
Although she endured great physical suffering for many years, she was ever sweet, cheerful, interested in people, causes and events, and has brought sunshine and encouragement wherever she has been. She deeply appreciated lovely poems and fine prose and was wont to clip extensively. Then when she thought a certain poem or thought would bless a friend, she sent it to her. In her life she exemplified how beautiful a thing it is to suffer and be strong.