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Edith Capps Obituary

capps, edith 86 yr, Windermere, Mothers Day '14. Born in Gainesboro TN to Lattie B and Effie Mae Loftis Gentry. She attended business college in Nashville and worked for the state. Married James Capps Dec 31, '51. They soon settled in Hollywood, FL and then Orlando in '68. Jim preceded her in death March '13. A proud homemaker, world traveler, and gardener in her "Garden of Edith". She ministered with calls, cards, visits, home-cooked meals specializing on the elderly and shut-ins. In spite of many ailments in recent years Edith will be remembered always for her pleasant personality and unwavering faith in God. Survivors include their 2 daughters Terri Capps Schlundt [Al F], Montgomery AL, and Debra Capps Julian, Dr Phillips, 4 grandsons Walker, Walden, Westley Schlundt, Christopher Julian, and great granddaughter Edith Schlundt. Visitation 12:30 at church of Christ 3940 S Bumby Ave, Orlando, Sat. May 17, '14 with 1:30 service there. Graveside service 3:15 Woodlawn Memorial, Gotha FL. Arrangements and condolences at loomisfuneralhomes.com In lieu of flowers donations may be to S Bumby church of Christ or Florida College, Temple Terrace FL.

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on May 16, 2014.

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Rebecca Adjei

May 17, 2014

This world has lost a beautiful joyous light.... she's gone....and Heaven gained a Blessed angel...

Rebecca Adjei

May 17, 2014

My beautiful Southern Belle... there are no words to describe my emotions. . You were there for me. Always. You helped my heart, my mind, my soul. You shared my joy, my sorrow, my pain, my fears, my love. I love you more than you will ever know... you are my friend, my mentor, my mother, my heart. You will always be alive to me & in my heart...Thank you for sharing your smile, your hugs, your wisdom, & your time with me. I pray you are at peace mow & are in no more pain...go in peace and indescribable love.. I am Blessed to have known you...I love you Ms Edith!

Dorothy Zellers

May 16, 2014

I will miss Edie so much as she was my dearest friend I miss her calls and having our long talks together. She and I love to go to the mall and have lunch at chik f lay, those were I'll good times I loved her so much and I'm going to miss her Edie you were so special to me. I'll never forget you!

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3940 S Bumby Ave, Orlando, FL

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