Elsie May Edwards

Elsie May Edwards

Elsie Edwards Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home on Sep. 9, 2023.

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Elsie May Edwards, 86 of Lancaster, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday September 5, 2023.
Elsie was born on July 19, 1937, in Sugar Grove, Ohio to the late Pearley A. Hurst and Elsie May (Tignor) Hurst. She was a member of New Life Christian Center, 1955 graduate of Berne Union HS, and retired from Stebe's Inc. in Carroll.
Elsie is survived by her loving daughter, Angela (Jeff) Roberts; precious granddaughter, Kenady Alarae Roberts; sister, Sandy (Kevin) Kellenbarger; brothers, Mike (Neda) Hurst, Ken (Donna) Hurst, John Hurst and Ron Hurst; sister-in-law, Marlene Hurst; and nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Gary Dean Edwards; brothers, Rick Hurst and Pearley Hurst; and sisters-in-law, Helen and Faith Hurst.
A Funeral Service was held 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the New Life Christian Center with Pastor Keller officiating. Burial followed at Fairview Memorial Gardens.
Visitation was held on Monday, 2-4 PM and 6-8PM, at the New Life Christian Center as well as 1 hour prior to the service on Tuesday at the Church.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to New Life Christian Center, 2642 Columbus-Lancaster Road NW, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
Arrangements are by the Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home of Logan, Ohio.

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