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EDNA MADILL Obituary

MADILL, EDNA DAVIS, 73, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010. She was born on June 8, 1936 in Chesterfield, SC. After graduating from Zoar High School she worked for the FBI and the National Security Agency in Washington, D.C. She was also a business woman and a Walt Disney World cast member from 1975 until her retirement in 2002. She was a loving and devoted daughter, sister, mother and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her parents Lila and P.M.
Davis; sister Eloise Campbell; and youngest son Duane
Madill; she is survived by her sons David Madill, and
Douglas Madill; daughter
Pamela Neal; and grandchildren Abigail Neal, James Neal, Preston Madill and Amy Madill. Her determined and courageous spirit was balanced by her compassionate caring for family and friends. She had a love for animals and nature, and also enjoyed sewing, playing the piano and gardening. She was proudly rooted in traditional southern heritage and family values by way of her principled work ethic and selfless giving to those in need. Her worldly presence will be missed, but the love she shared and the lessons she taught will always be with us through her eternal spirit. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, in the Chapel of Newcomer Funeral Home, 895 S. Goldenrod Rd., Orlando. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 2:30 p.m. To leave a special message for the family online, please visit www.NewcomerOrlando.com.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Jan. 27, 2010.

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Joanne Stripling

May 7, 2024

I wrote a poem for her when we worked together at WDW . I found a copy if you'd like to have one, please let me know. It's very long and includes all the facts of her and George, their marriage and names of all the children. My name is Joanne Stripling, I live in Winter Haven, Florida and if you'd like can call me at 863 221 9131.

Tracy Goodson

January 27, 2010

Dear Doug and Family,
My sincere sympathy to you in the loss of your mother. I pray you find peace in many happy memories.
Sincerely,
Tracy Goodson

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