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Betty Edlen Obituary
She was born August 5, 1931, in Virginia, the daughter of Claude Cooper and Grace Walbert Cooper Noe. She was married to George Petefish from 1950 to 1976. She later married Harold Edlen in 1977 and he survives.
She is also survived by a daughter, Debbie Petefish Cabrera (companion, David) of Virginia; five step children; several step grandchildren; a brother, Gary Noe (wife, Juanita) of Beardstown; three sisters, Phyllis Neece (husband, Tracy) of Holly Lake, Texas, Marilyn McLin (husband, Bill) of Wilmington, and Peggy Sim (husband, Art) of Warner Robbins, Ga.; several nieces and nephews; and a great-aunt, Hazel Carls of Virginia. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Ada and Houston Walbert, in whose home she was raised; a brother, Merle Noe; and a sister, Dorothy Lyons.
A graduate of Virginia High School, Mrs. Edlen worked as a beautician in the Virginia area for several years and later worked with her husband at SoHiGro and Big E Fertilizer of Virginia. While residing in Texas, she was a salesclerk for Montgomery Ward and Sears. She was formerly active in Cass County Home Extension, Cass County Democratic Women, and as a volunteer for the American Heart Association.
Cremation rites have been accorded. Memorial services will be held 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 23, at First Presbyterian Church in Virginia. The family will meet friends at the church following the services. Memorial gifts are suggested to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home of Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be left at www.buchanancody.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Betty Edlen
April 28, 2011
I miss you mom! I love you more and more everyday!..I know you are watching down over me. I saw the rabbit :) May you find peace up there. Tell everybody hi..
LOve Debbie
john and sharon ellis
April 20, 2011
debbie our thoughts love and prayers are with u we really enjoyed meeting your mom when we were up there let us know if u need anything love john and sharon ellis
Ken Walbert
April 19, 2011
A Lady who lived a great and fun life and to my knowledge always stood her ground, loved life, her family and was a joy to be around. I will miss my Cuz'
patti schneider
April 16, 2011
Betty I will always remember you everytime i play bingo . You were a very strong lady . Hugs to your family especially to deb.
Jerry Harrison
April 15, 2011
Harold,
With sympathy for your loss.
April 14, 2011
With Deepest Symphathy to the entire family,From: The Daughter of the late (Elmer D Mondon)
~ Debra L Baumgartner ( Mondon ) Pittsveiw Alabama
as i want to remember her... smiling :)
mom
April 12, 2011
April 12, 2011
Big Sis;
I will miss you so much!
Little Sis
Richard & Deborah Brown
April 12, 2011
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers & thoughts are with you and your family. From: The son of the late Mable Cooper Brown.
Deb Rye
April 11, 2011
Debbie, you know how much we love you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Deb and Charlie
I'm always just a phone call away, and if you need me, just let me know! Love, Deb
Nancy Flowers
April 11, 2011
You will always be remembered Betty as a Wonderful friend .We love you,Nancy n Red
Janet Hocking (Mondon)
April 11, 2011
With Deepest Symphathy to the entire family. From: The Daughter of the late Elmer David Mondon)
Margaret Mondon-Davis
April 11, 2011
Dear Debbie and family.
Betty Rose will always be remembered as a special person in my growing-up years. I have fond memories of her and wish you joy as you remember her too.
Lee Brown
April 11, 2011
Betty, You are going to be so very missed by your friends at thebrownbandits. We love you and have many joyful memories of your playing bingo with us. Jimmy & Lee Brown
April 11, 2011
Always remember Betty with a smile very kind heart. Miss you hugs to the family Terri (Shive) Rogers
Butch/Caroline McNeal
April 11, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Tom Fair
April 11, 2011
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
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