Photo courtesy of Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel - Portage
Portage, Indiana
Jun 4, 1934 – Dec 4, 2013
Edna M. Langston, age 79, of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away Wednesday December 4, 2013 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Edna was born June 4, 1934 in Corinth, MS to the late Marshall and Ella (Ridge) Lothenore. She was a long time receptionist and secretary at the Portage Adult Education Center a former clerk for the Portage Public Library. Edna was a member of the Vineyard Church in Valparaiso.
She loved her family and her church.
Edna is survived by her four daughters, Marsha (Greg) Cherrier of Portage, Judy Stewart of Haslet, TX, Joyce (Don) Giertz of Portage and Karen (Mike) Brison of Crete, IL; one brother Pastor Bob (Kay) Lothenore of Sherman, TX; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband Aaron Langston, parents, son Eddie Langston, granddaughter Lindsey Langston, eight brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Monday December 9, 2013 at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Avenue with Pastor Bob Lothenore officiating. Burial will follow in McCool Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-8 pm at the Funeral Home.
For additional information call (219)762-3013 or go online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
Karen and Sarah-I've been very behind in reading the papers. I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please extend my sympathy to your family. I'm praying for all of you. God Bless and keep you.
Christine Rae
December 20, 2013 | Valparaiso, IN
My precious Aunt Edna was a loving, inviting, caring lady who loved her family and The Lord with all her heart. She had a beautiful soul and a heart of gold! I love you and will miss you very much.
Laura Lothenore Stone
December 07, 2013
I use to work with Edna at the Portage Library, she was a very nice lady,a really pleasant person to be around,even years after not seeing her and then seeing her out, she remembered you with a hug.Bless this wonderful lady she will be missed.
Linda Belcher
December 06, 2013 | Portage, IN
