BORN

1923

DIED

2016

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Hattie EDMONDSON Obituary

EDMONDSON, Hattie Wallace Jones "It's what you do with what you have that makes you what you are. Don't make excuses, make work." That was one of the favorite sayings of Hattie Wallace Jones Edmondson, who was born March 24, 1923 in the community of Smoketown in Louisville, KY. She died October 18, 2016 in Jonesboro, GA at The Palms of Lake Spivey after a brief illness. Hattie was determined to be a success. She was the first person in her family to graduate from high school. She graduated from St. Mary's Academy in the French Quarter of New Orleans in 1944. She worked her way through the boarding school. She was one of the first and few women mail sorters at the Louisville Post Office in the 40s. She married her childhood sweetheart, Maurice Jones in April 1946. One daughter was born from that union. She was baptized at Little Flock Baptist Church and then converted to Catholicism and became a member of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Louisville, KY. Almost 30 years ago she moved to Atlanta and joined Wheat Street Baptist Church. Lovingly called Grandma Hat by many, Mrs. Edmondson is survived by her daughter, Monica Pearson and son-in-law, John Pearson Sr.; granddaughter Claire P. Deveaux, all of Atlanta; sister-in-law Corine Claypool and her children and childhood friend, Dorothy Winburn and her children, of Louisville, KY, plus a host of friends. Always a giver Hattie donated her body to the Emory School of Medicine. A private memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, celebrate her life with a contribution to Meals On Wheels Atlanta, http://www.mealsonwheelsatlanta.org. Arrangements entrusted to Gregory B. Levett & Sons, Funeral Home, 4347 Flat Shoals Pkwy, Decatur, GA., 30034. 404-241-5656. Please, visit our website to extend condolences. www.levettfuneralhome.com

Published by Atlanta Journal-Constitution on Oct. 28, 2016.
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My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mrs. Hattie was a wonderful woman. I am thankful to have had the pleasure of knowing her. God Bless!

April Watson

November 10, 2016

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

S Wilson

October 29, 2016

We are so sorry to learn about your mom. May God bless you and your family and comfort each of you as well.

Ms. Marie Smiley, Maurice Sr., & Claudia Geurin

October 28, 2016

Prayers and sympathy as you mourn the loss of your loved one. May she RIP.

Imelda Spalding

October 28, 2016

We send all are love, if you need anything we are just a phone call away. Love you aunt Hattie

Sarah Burks

October 28, 2016

My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)

A. M.

October 28, 2016

Dear Monica & Claire our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time of sorrow. Hattie was my former sister in law and a wonderful Christian lady. God Bless you all.

Roylene Edmondson

October 28, 2016

Monica, God bless you and your extended family on the loss of your mother Mrs. Hattie Edmondson. She was a beautiful lady.

W. & J. Parrish

October 28, 2016

My prayers are with you and your family.

October 28, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with the Edmonson family and friends in your hour of grief. May you find peace and comfort in word of God.

Caw

October 28, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Rev 21:3&4 G. Johnson

October 28, 2016

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