Martha "Jean Guiles" Edwards

Martha "Jean Guiles" Edwards obituary, Vestal, NY

Martha "Jean Guiles" Edwards

Martha Edwards Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc. on Feb. 7, 2026.
Martha "Jean" Edwards (Guiles), (91) born June 19, 1934 Vestal, NY, passed away peacefully in her sleep January 30, 2026. Jean, was the loving mother of 7 children, grandmother of 12 and great grandmother of 14. Jean was predeceased by her husband Jack and youngest son Danny and survived by her children Debbie Edwards (Zelesnikar), David Edwards, Dennis Edwards, Douglas Edwards, Darryl Edwards and Derek Edwards. Jean had a loving heart and shared it with everyone she met. Jean's infectious smile and unique sense of humor was fun, friendly and she would "gibby gab" with anyone. Service will be held February 14th at Shea Funeral Home Binghamton, NY and welcome friends and family from 8:30 - 10:00 AM.

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