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W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home - Ft. Oglethorpe ChapelEdith Lea Obituary
She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex Overby and Mellie Ann Overby; daughter, Joyce Elaine May and her husband of 69 years, R.A. Lea.
Survivors include her children, Edward Lea, Wayne Lea, Debbie Marie Webb, Harold Lebron Lea and Angie Diane Horton; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren and numerous extended family & friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday February 25, 2026 in the Ft. Oglethorpe chapel of Wilson Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Angel & Bro. David Winton officiating. Burial will follow in the Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. prior to the service on Wednesday.
Special thanks to Cathy Gillman; Nurse Taylor and CNA Donna with Tapestry Hospice.
Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Homes, Fort Oglethorpe, GA 30742
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February 19, 2026
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W. L. Wilson & Sons Funeral Home-Ft. Oglethorpe Chapel
555 West Cloud Springs Road, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
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555 West Cloud Springs Road, Ft. Oglethorpe, GA 30742
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