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Helen Edwards Obituary
Funeral services for Mrs. Helen DeLamar Edwards, age 94, will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Camp officiating. Interment will follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery.
Helen passed away Saturday, January 24, 2015 in Dyer, TN.
Mrs. Edwards was born on December 29, 1920 in Columbus, GA. Mrs. Edwards was the daughter of Dr. James Dean and Jesse Mallory DeLamar. Helen was a graduate of Georgia Southern College for Women. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Edwards was a member of First United Methodist Church here in Jackson. She also served as a volunteer "GRAY LADY" at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Helen also spent much of her time as a member of the Jackson Golf and Country Club Ladies Golf Association and also the West TN Senior Golf Association.
Mrs. Edwards is survived by a son, Richard D. Edwards, Sr. ( Dr. Joanie Edwards); two grandsons, Richard D."Ward" Edwards, Jr. (Dr. Christy Edwards) and Benjamin Scott Edwards; and granddaughter, Phoebe E. Foster (Paul Benton Foster, IV). She also leaves several great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband, Orlo E. Edwards; three sisters, Edna D. Kendrick, Ledra D. Weigart and Martha D. Slaughter; and a niece, Jo Slaughter Bynum.
Memorials for Mrs. Helen DeLamar Edwards may be directed to the First United Methodist Church, Jackson, TN.
The family will receive friends on Monday, January 26, 2015 from 5 until 7 p.m. in the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons.
Memories and Condolences
for Helen Edwards
February 5, 2015
Just heard of Helen's passing today. (I don't take the paper.) What fond memories I have at golf and bridge along with Orlo. A very special lady she certainly was. Juanita Little
Claire Ellers
January 27, 2015
Richard, it is always hard to lose a loved one, especially your mom. I know you will miss her. You know our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. Love ya, Claire
Butch Rose
January 27, 2015
Richard,
Our prayers are with you and your family. What a blessing to have your Mom for such a long time. So many memories and love! Take care !
Butch & Sybil Rose
Patty (Little) West
January 26, 2015
Richard, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. Thoughts are with you and your family.
January 26, 2015
Thinking of you at this difficult time, Carolyn Norton
Penne McCabe
January 26, 2015
Richard and Joanie - so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. She held a very special spot in our hearts. My Mom (Neva Reynolds) and Helen were very close and she was so special to my Mom. She was at hospital when my Mom gave birth to my youngest sister as my Mom was pregnant when my Dad passed away. Mom wanted to name the baby after my Dad and your Mom came up with the name and she was also Francine's godmother. What a special lady. Heard many stories about her from my Mom. God bless you all during this difficult time. Penne (Reynolds) McCabe (Neva's 8th of 11).
Linda Zent
January 26, 2015
Richard so sorry to hear of your mother's death. As my minister would say, "She went on ahead."
Jim and Pam Woodard
January 26, 2015
Thinking of you at this difficult time. It is never easy to lose a parent. May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace.
Phelan Bright
January 26, 2015
Dear Richard and family,
Truly saddened to hear of your loss. I have thought of you many, many times over the years. Hope this finds you in good health.
With sincere best wishes,
Phelan
Ann Harms
January 26, 2015
Both of my parents thought highly of your mother.
You are in my thoughts.
January 26, 2015
jerry and Jeanette good (Tucson, az)
SARAGH JOHNSON-BAIN
January 25, 2015
Will truly miss this wonderful lady. I loved listening to her stories of when she was young. A great lady she was.
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