Edna Kathleen Madewell

Edna Kathleen Moore Madewell, 90, passed away Friday, July 23, 2010, at her home in Temple. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Harper-Talasek in Temple with the Rev. Raymond Lindsey officiating. Burial will follow at Waco Memorial Park where Edna will be laid to rest nest to her family. Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 26, at the funeral home. Edna was born Oct. 9, 1919, southeast of McKinney on the Moore farm at Forest Grove to the late Lillie Lee (Mounger) and William Miller Moore. She was baptized in the creek at Friendship Baptist Church near McKinney and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church at 1311 S. 57th in Temple. Edna graduated from Boyd High School in McKinney in 1938 where she excelled at office skills and won typing contests. After high school, Edna worked as a secretary in a lawyer's office, an insurance office and a WWII aircraft hangar. In 1951, Edna went to work as a secretary at Acme Fast Freight in Waco and was promoted to manager by the time the Acme office closed in 1971. In 1974, she began working at Santa Fe Railroad in Temple and retired in 1988 after 14 years. Edna married R.B. "Buck" Madewell June 1, 1940, in McKinney and they celebrated 33 years of marriage. Buck was a WWII vet, building contractor, as well as farmer/rancher. Edna was preceded in death by her husband, Buck, in 1973; sisters, Tressie L. Bowen in 1998, Dr. Annie P. Baugh in March of 2007, and Juanita Wood in April of 2007; half-brothers, Lilburn M. Moore in 1922, Louie A. Moore in 1946, and Earl B. Moore in 1967; and her companion of 24 years, Marvin Bruce, in 2004. She is survived by her son, Michael M. Madewell of Abbott; her granddaughter, Melody M. Madewell of Jasper; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Edna was best known for her love of family and friends and her love of life. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her. The family would like to thank Edna's friend and personal assistant, Robin Sue Hamilton, for providing such wonderful loving care since 2004. The family would like to also thank Freddie Cehand and Dawn Stewart, her caregivers, and the Hospice staff from Scott & White Hospital for their wonderful care. In lieu of flowers, contribution may be made to Bethel Baptist Church, 1311 S. 57th, Temple, or to the charity of one's choice. Harper-Talasek Funeral Home, 254-773-4564 October 9, 1919 - July 23, 2010 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com