Idella Edwards

After 83 years of love and service to others, Idella Pearl Edwards went home to be with her Lord and Savior.
Idella was born January 5, 1940 in Aurora, IL, the daughter of the late Wilbert and Esther (Chapin) Liskey. After a short bout of pancreatic cancer, she died peacefully on 10/27/2023.
She was married to Jack G. Edwards for 63 joyful years. He preceded her in death. Surviving are four of their children: Bruce D. Edwards and wife, Mary of Bloomfield, IN, Rhonda B. Andersen and husband, James of Marion, IL, Karen L. Malone and husband, David of Fenton, MO, Kerry Jo Montoya of West Fargo, ND; and daughter-in-law, Amanda Benson of Sandusky, OH.
She had twelve grandchildren: Benjamin Edwards and wife, Courtney, Bradley Edwards and wife, Rachel, David Andersen, Christine Andersen, Jacob Murphy, Meghan Malone, Colleen Malone, Jacqueline Edwards, Samuel Edwards, Joseph Montoya, Destiny Benson, Zachariah Benson, three great grandchildren: Violet Edwards, Emmett Edwards, Douglas Edwards, and two more on the way.
Besides her parents and husband, Idella was preceded in death by son, David E. Benson, of Sandusky, OH, brother, Robert Liskey, and son-in-law, Keith Montoya.
Idella was exceptionally talented. She loved jigsaw puzzles, photography, oil painting, writing poems, bird watching, and has written 43 poetry, devotional and children's books. She also enjoyed writing a weekly column for The Marion Star newspaper. However, her favorite pastime was spending time with her husband, spoiling her grandchildren, and providing love and support for her children. During her final time, she was content, often stating that her life was full of blessings and that she was ever so grateful to be surrounded by her loving family.
Idella's Celebration of Life service will occur Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11:00 AM central time
Mt. Olive General Baptist Church
1849 Hawkins Pl, Fenton, MO 63026
The service will also be live-streamed on FB Live: https://www.facebook.com/MtOliveGeneralBaptistChurch
Idella requested all memorials in her honor be sent to The Promise in Marion, IL.
The Promise was very important to both Jack & Idella, and they supported the mission whole-heartedly through their endless giving and prayer. If you are able, please consider sending a gift to The Promise to continue the mission, and to say thanks to Peggy and staff for their sacrifice and service in supporting and ministering to the area's homeless community. https://www.facebook.com/thepromisemission
"Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you."
Colossians 3:12-14