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Rachel Edmundson Obituary
Mrs. Edmundson retired from the Newport News School System as a teacher after 50 years of service. She was a member of Parkview Baptist Church, which was number one in her life, then Emara 31 Eastern Star, School and Sunday school teaching.
She was preceded in death by her husband, W.A. Edmundson; parents, Madeline Paskins Long and Aurelius Franklin Long; and a sister, Edna Thompson.
Survivors include one daughter, Shirley E. Pugh of Williamsburg; two sons, W.D. Edmundson of Newport News and H.E. Edmundson of Poquoson; sisters, Ella Long and Joan Hicks, both of Richmond, and Joyce Gray of Spartanburg, S.C.; and one brother, Billy Long, also of Richmond.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. with visitation starting at 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19, at Peninsula Funeral Home, Pastor Rusty Beck officiating. Burial will follow in Peninsula Memorial Park.
Memorial donations may be made to Parkview Baptist Church, 604 Hilton Blvd., Newport News, VA 23605.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Cynthia Spriggs
November 19, 2009
To The Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences on the passing of your loved ones. I remember seeing Mrs. Edmundson at various schools substituting. Always cherish your memories of her and hold them dear to your heart.
Betsy Raper
November 19, 2009
My thoughts and prayers go to each of you. Her family will carry her love and memories to others through their many acts of kindess and love they learned from her. Some of our fondest memories are of her son Bill and his attention and love of the teenagers in our neighborhood as they learned to ride the bikes; along with our memories of his wife Donna who kept them happy with an abundance of encouragement and baking to keep them coming back. I have always loved their children, Teri and Tab, who are a source of strength to their parents and are the adults that parents, grandparents and friends can be very proud of. Thinking of you and so glad I can call this family friends.
Deborah Vaccarelli
November 19, 2009
I did not personally know Mrs. Edmundson, but I would like to extend my sympathy to your family. Emera Chapter of the Eastern Star was my first chapter. You are in my heart and prayers.
Paul Hobbs
November 18, 2009
I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs.Edmunson.She was a teacher of mine who truly made sure her students left school with the tools needed to succeed.She was quite a blessing.See you on the other side..P.Hobbs
Mark Waggoner
November 18, 2009
Mrs. Edmondson was one of my substitute teachers at Parkview School in the 1960s.
I have fond memories of her.
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