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1931

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2016

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue

Gary, Indiana

Reola Edwards Obituary

Reola Edwards, born December 28, 1931 in Hayti, MO to Eddie & Beatrice Peoples. She was one of twelve children born to this union. She attended school in Hayti, MO. She joined Greater St. James A.M.E. Church in 1973. She was preceded in death by both parents, 4 children, 1 grandchild and 8 siblings. She exchanged time for eternity on July 31, 2016. She leaves to cherish fond memories; Husband Milton Edwards Jr. 7 children Pearlene Fears, Robert E. Gray, Leroy Gray, Jan Edwards, Cynthia Edwards, Cassandra Edwards and Kirk Edwards. 18 grandchildren, 2 sisters, 1 brother, nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation Friday, August 5, 2016 from 9 to 2:00 p.m. Family Hour from 1 to 2:00p.m. with funeral service at 2:00p.m. all services at the Guy & Allen Chapel, 2959 W. 11th Ave. Pastor Regina Bullock, officiating. Interment Oak Hill Cemetery.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Aug. 3, 2016.

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August 5, 2016

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us everyday. May God give you and your family strength in this time of sorrow.

Your friend, Portia Upshaw-Williams

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August 4, 2016

May God be with you during this bereavement time.

Ramona Gray

August 4, 2016

Love you Big Mama,Ramona and Jason Gray

August 3, 2016

To The Edwards Family, You have my deepest condolences. cool breeze it's been a very long time.Ms. Barnes daughter Emmajean .Your wife was a very sweet person. Oakley Ca.

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Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Aug

5

Calling hours

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

Aug

5

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

2959 West 11th Avenue, Gary, IN 46404

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