Dorthea E. Edwards

Feb 13th, 1930 - Jan 24th, 2014
2 Guests

Visitation:

Fri, Jan. 31st, 2014 5-8 p.m.

Service:

Sat, Feb. 1st, 2014 11 a.m.

Burial:

Thu, Jan. 1st, 1970

Marion – Dorthea E. Edwards, 83, of Marion, passed away on Friday, January 24, 2014 at 10:42 a.m. at the home of her daughter in Marion.

Dorthea was born in Corinth on February 13, 1930, the daughter of Iber and Madge (Clark) Malone. She married Esco Edwards, Jr on April 30, 1949 in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her

Mrs. Edwards attended Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. She was a retired medical secretary, having worked for area doctors including Dr. Felts, Dr. Dibble, and Dr. Hyde. Dorthea was an avid Marion Wildcat Athletic and Kentucky Wildcats Sports fan. She was known as “Coach” by many of the kids.

 

Survivors include her son- Mike and Linda Edwards of Charleston, SC

 

Daughter- Randi and Mike Houston of Marion

 

Three Grandchildren- Lt. Commander Tony and Tamzen Edwards of Sicily, Italy

Aaron Edwards of Charleston, SC

Jeffrey Houston of Marion

 

Four Great Grandchildren- Logan, Sydney, Griffin, and Rylan Edwards of Sicily, Italy

 

Close friends and caregivers- Erma Boester, Mary McAneley, and Lolita Mitchell of Marion

 

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

 

The family extends a special thank you to Hospice of Southern Illinois and to Dorthea’s caregivers who have been the family’s rock.

Funeral services will be Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home with Lt. Commander Tony Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5 – 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

For those who prefer, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Envelopes will be available and accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home; 800 N Market Street; Marion, IL 62959.

 

2 Guestbook Messages

  • Guest: BOB POWER

    From: Bloomington, Illinois

    Date: January 30, 2014

    Randi and Mike and families-

    I wanted you to know that my thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.May the Lord be with you.

  • Guest: G.Ford

    From: Baltimore, Maryland

    Date: January 31, 2014

    I am so sorry for your loss. May “the God of all comfort” (2 Corinthians 1:3,4) comfort and soothe your heart. His promises, found in the Holy Scriptures, can offer much hope. It assures us at John 5:28,29 that our loved ones will be remembered and brought back to life in the resurrection. Please allow God’s Word to strengthen you and help you to endure this most difficult time.