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Iva Edwards Obituary

Iva Janet Edwards, 85, of Panama City Beach, FL passed away on Saturday November 3, 2018. She was born on February 20, 1933 in Holy Hammock, FL to Robert Earl and Eva Jeanne Brandon. She was a member of Gulf Beach Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Wilmont ""Pete"" Edwards; son, William Robert Edwards; daughter, Lynn Edwards Lyda; two grandsons, Dr. Robert L. Lyda (Carrie), Capt. Brandon E. Lyda; great grandchildren, Harrison Lyda and Allison Lyda. Funeral services will be Friday November 9, 2018 at 11 am in the Wilson Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Evergreen Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 10-11 am prior to the service.

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Published by Panama City News Herald on Nov. 5, 2018.

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Angie Dalton

October 30, 2023

My condolences and prayers are with the entire Edwards-Lyda families (especially Lynn and Bill) on the anniversary of Mrs Edwards passing.

Angie Dalton

November 9, 2018

I was so very sorry to hear of Ms Janet's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you today, tomorrow and the future. I can honestly say that she made quite an impact on me.

Devon

November 7, 2018

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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