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Elba Edwards Obituary
June 10, 1926 - May 5, 2023
Fresno, California - Elba "Toni" Edwards was born June 10, 1926 in El Paso, TX to Charles and Elisa Crabb. The family moved to Los Angeles in 1927 and then moved to San Diego after junior high. She attended San Diego High School and San Diego State where she met Glenn. They were married in 1947 and Nancy was born in 1948. They moved to Fresno in 1952 and remained here until her time of death, May 5, 2023.
Glenn preceded her in death. She is survived by daughter Nancy (Marvin) Melikian, granddaughters Michelle (Josh) Jaccard, Lauren (Matt) Strope and great-grandchildren Mia, Jocelyn, Lucas Jaccard and Olivia Strope.
Services to be held at a later date, please check StephensandBean.com.
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Darlene Ragan
June 14, 2023
So very, very sorry. She was quite the character and enjoyed her very much.
Stephens & Bean Chapel
May 13, 2023
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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