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Edna MEFFORD Obituary

MEFFORD (Bender), Edna J.

Age 96, of Germantown, OH, passed away, Saturday, November 14, 2020, at Laurel's of W. Carrollton. She was born in

German Township on August 30, 1924, to the late Harry A. and Mary E. (Shock) Bender. Edna attended Germantown School and was a member of the Germantown United

Methodist Church. She worked at the Heritage House Five & Dime. She enjoyed gardening, mowing the lawn, and

anything outdoors; her many dogs through her life, her family and working on her genealogy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Mack E. Mefford in May 1998; a son Charley Lee Mefford; and a

great-grandson, Christopher Scott Lightcap; 4 sisters, Helen & Arletta Bender, Annie Swartzel and Clara Slusser; 3 brothers, William "Charley", Ralph, and John Bender Edna is survived by 3 daughters, Dorothy (Jerry) Nichols, Gloria (John) Gibson,

Linda (John) Adams; a her son, Ron (Joyce) Mefford; 8

grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank the Laurel's for their compassionate care; her neighbor's ~ especially the

Pettits for their watchful care; and to Crossroads Hospice. Graveside Services will be Private for the family, with burial at Royal Oak Cemetery, Brookville, OH. Dalton Funeral Home, Germantown, serving the Family. Please share condolences at


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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 22, 2020.

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Lanette Simpson

August 11, 2024

I know your daughter is happy to be with you again Linda, my mom. She went to be with you August 8th 2024.

Brenda

November 24, 2020

You're the only Great Aunt that I remember. I remember always taking walks with Grandma and Grandpa (John & Rhea) and come to your house. And seeing you on your porch and stopping to talk to you. You will be missed. Prayers for the family. Love, Brenda

Fred and Elaine Boyer

November 23, 2020

Our thoughts and prayers to the entire Mefford family. May God's love give you peace and comfort in the days ahead . We are sorry for your loss.

Yvonne Sams

November 22, 2020

To all the Mefford Families you have my sincerest heartfelt condolences. May GOD comfort you all through this trying time.

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