Edna M. Dedmon

Edna M. Dedmon obituary, Canton, OH

Edna M. Dedmon

Edna Dedmon Obituary

Visit the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home - Canton website to view the full obituary.

Edna M. Dedmon, age 90, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Gables of Canton. She was born on October 24, 1934, in Canton, Ohio, to the late William and Nina (Hurst) Morgan.

Edna was a longtime member of the Eden Church of the Brethren. She retired from both Timken Company and J.C. Penney. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed spending time with friends at card club. However, she truly loved the moments she shared with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Riley R. Dedmon, who passed away on April 20, 2019, along with several brothers, sisters, and a grandson, Devin.

Those left to cherish her memory include her sons: David, Douglas, Daniel (Diane), Darin, Donald (Lisa) Dedmon; grandchildren: Shannan, Samantha, Joleen, Jeremy, Melanie, Ashley, Amber, and Brianna; and several great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 26, 2025, from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home. Her funeral service will be held the following day, Saturday, September 27, 2025, at 10:00 am, at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest at Sunset Hills Burial Park.

The family would like to thank the Gables of Canton and Elara Caring Hospice for their outstanding care.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Edna’s memory to Eden Church of the Brethren at 4437 Richville Dr. SW, Canton, Ohio 44706.

Arrangements are entrusted to Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home, 4041 Cleveland Ave. S.W., Canton, Ohio 44707. Family and friends may offer condolences and share memories at:

www.sandersfuneralhomes.com 

(330) 484-2525

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home - Canton

4041 Cleveland Ave S., Canton, OH 44707

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