Carol Ann Freeman, who launched a 911 system for Wright and Texas counties, has passed away.
Mrs. Freeman was serving as the current president of Texas County Emergency Services board, which oversees 911. She was chosen to be the first chairperson for the new board and was appointed to serve a four-year term.
Freeman helped found Wri-Tex 911 and was its director until her retirement in 2006.
Services are incomplete under the direction of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove.
PDF: Statement of Texas County Emergency Services Board