EDNA LOUISE WALENTA MEDLIN

EDNA LOUISE WALENTA MEDLIN was born on January, 9 1942 and died December 10, 2009 surrounded by her loving family. She graduated McCallum High School in Austin, Tx. and attended the University of Texas before leaving to care for her young family. Determined to complete her Education, Edna attended the University of Houston, completing her degree in English, and a Masters in Linguistics.Edna taught primary school and ESL for adults. After retiring from HISD, she taught English at The Court Reporting Institute of Houston. Edna enjoyed travelling, scrapbooks and nature. She is survived by her husband of 45 years W. Lee Medlin, her 3 children Tiffany M. Osborn, MD, MPH and spouse Jeffrey; Christopher L. Medlin and spouse Laura; and Mitchell M. Medlin and spouse Olga; her 4 grandchildren Madison and Isabella Medlin, Ashley and David Osborn; Edna's sister Joyce Barrett and spouse Cliff Barrett, nephews Wayne, Bruce, Kevin Winkler, CD, Richard and Kerry Barrett. Edna instilled a strong sense of education, work ethic and family bond. She was a strong, articulate and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt from whom we have learned much and will miss beyond words. A visitation will be held Monday December 14, 2009 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Rosewood funeral home in Humble, Texas. A graveside service will be take place Tuesday December 15, 2009 at 2:00 PM at Rosewood Memorial Park.