1999 Toyota Corolla Noise from Left Front Wheel

This Corolla was actually driven by a "little old lady to church on Sundays". She was my mother-in-law and we kept the car for the kids after she passed away. So the Corolla really only has about 35,000 original miles.

There is a rotational noise coming from the left from wheel. It is noticeable at all speeds, and does not stop if the brake is engaged or if the transmission is in neutral. I jacked up the car, one side at a time. The left front wheel is actually difficult to rotate manually in gear or in neutral. The right front tire rotates easily. The car does not pull to the right or left.

I suspect a wheel bearing. Please tell me what you think. If the repair is too costly, we'll trade it in for a new vehicle. Thank you.