Chris Edwards

Chris Edwards obituary, Van Buren, AR

Chris Edwards

Chris Edwards Obituary

Published by Legacy on Mar. 10, 2024.
Chris Edwards, 79, of Mountainburg, passed away Friday, March 8, 2024 at her home. She was born February 9, 1945 in Bidville to the late Joe and Lucy (Wilson) Drummond. She was a bookkeeper.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Calvin W. Edwards; and numerous brothers, sisters, and grandchildren.
She is survived by a daughter, Teresa Daniels of Mountainburg; two sons, Danny Edwards of Mountainburg, and Steve Edwards of Van Buren; two sisters, Evelyn Parker and Louise Downum, both of Springdale; a brother, Teddy Drummond of Rogers; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at Bidville Cemetery, under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home of Van Buren, AR.
Pallbearers will be James Johnson, Josh Johnson, Stephen Daniels, Joseph Daniels, Tyrell Edwards, and Ben Earhart.
Viewing will be from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 11, 2024, at Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home, 4100 Alma Highway, Van Buren, AR.

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