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Freda Lillian Gilkerson, 84 passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 3, 2021. Freda is survived by her daughter Jennifer Gilkerson Powell and her husband Scott, her two grandchildren Nolan and Sydney Powell, her sisters Betty Dingess, Glenna Bachman, and Luella Harman. Freda is preceded in death by her son Joseph Gilkerson, her husband Robert Gilkerson, and her son Patrick Gilkerson.
Freda was a loving, hard-working, mother, grandmother, and wife. She loved to laugh and spend time with her family and loved ones. Freda retired from the federal government, then spent several years working for Prince William County schools as an attendant on a school bus. she was an active member in the ladies auxiliary in Lorton, Virginia.
“ A mother is she who can take the place of all others, but whose place no one else can take. “
The family will hold a graveside memorial on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:30 AM at Stafford Memorial Park.
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Three Prince William County Racial and Social Justice Commission members held a town hall meeting at Patriot High School in Nokesville.
Three of the 12 appointed commissioners, Charles Haddow from the Coles District, London Steverson from the Brentsville District, and Erick Tredinnick from the Gainesville District, held the meeting to hear concerns from the public on various issues.
While the meeting was considered an open forum for several topics of discussion, the one item of concern for most attendees was Critical Race Theory. A PowerPoint presentation made by Haddow asked whether or not the controversial theory was indeed being taught to children in the county's government schools.
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Councilman David Farajollahi has dropped his November election bid to remain on the Manassas City Council.
Farajollahi issued a statement on his Facebook page noting he will drop out of the race effective today. Early voting began last month, and Farajollahi's name appears on the printed ballot.
"Unfortunately, the focus the last few weeks has been on me as a federal employee instead of what is important to the citizens of the city of Manassas... that's why I believe it best for me to withdraw as a candidate in this Special Election," Farajollahi posted.
