Maudine "Dean" (Hawkins) Edwards, age 95 and 9 months, passed away peacefully from natural causes on October 3, 2023 at Rock Island Village assisted living in Eldon, Missouri. She was born on December 22, 1927 in Brumley, Missouri, a daughter of Roy B. Hawkins and Sue (Jones) Hawkins. She was married to Jack Myler Edwards on October 25, 1948, who proceeded her in death on October 16, 2009. Their marriage spanned over 62 years.
Together, her and Jack built a beautiful farm and garden in Ulman, Missouri, which they were always so proud of. Dean was an avid canner of the garden bounties. She loved her many flowers with such a variety. She loved her family beyond explanation and was so loved by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
Dean worked for many companies through the years and ended her career with the federal government (ASCS) until her retirement to the farm and garden, which was the hardest work.
She is survived by her son, Dennis Edwards (Becky); two daughters, Debbie Edwards and Terrie Edwards-Arnold; four grandchildren, David Edwards (Rachel), Darrin Edwards (Lara), Eric Arnold and Berkley Silvey. She is also survived by her beloved great grandchildren, Remy Arnold, Noel McKee (Brandon), Haven, Garrison and Addy Silvey, and great, great grandchildren Serenity Edwards, Easton and Brayden McKee and multiple nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Sue Hawkins; husband, Jack Myler Edwards; brother, Reber and Faye Hawkins; sister, Norma and Walter Hedges; grandson, Shaun Michael Arnold; nieces Christy Hedges McGeough and D'ann Hedges Hellstern; nephews, Larry and Ken Hawkins. She was also preceded in death by her in-laws, John and Minnie Edwards, Eileen and Irvin Snodgrass, Mary and Lloyd Groves and Rex and Doris Wyrick, whom she loved dearly.
Dean was active in her church, the Tuscumbia Christian Church, and was adored by many church members and the Tuscumbia community. She brought some of the best foods to many family reunions and church events.
Memorials may be made to the Tuscumbia Christian Church, Tuscumbia, MO 65082.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 with the funeral immediately following at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Osage Beach, Missouri. Interment will be immediately following the funeral at Gott Cemetary, on Highway C near Brumley, Mo.
Together, her and Jack built a beautiful farm and garden in Ulman, Missouri, which they were always so proud of. Dean was an avid canner of the garden bounties. She loved her many flowers with such a variety. She loved her family beyond explanation and was so loved by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
Dean worked for many companies through the years and ended her career with the federal government (ASCS) until her retirement to the farm and garden, which was the hardest work.
She is survived by her son, Dennis Edwards (Becky); two daughters, Debbie Edwards and Terrie Edwards-Arnold; four grandchildren, David Edwards (Rachel), Darrin Edwards (Lara), Eric Arnold and Berkley Silvey. She is also survived by her beloved great grandchildren, Remy Arnold, Noel McKee (Brandon), Haven, Garrison and Addy Silvey, and great, great grandchildren Serenity Edwards, Easton and Brayden McKee and multiple nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Sue Hawkins; husband, Jack Myler Edwards; brother, Reber and Faye Hawkins; sister, Norma and Walter Hedges; grandson, Shaun Michael Arnold; nieces Christy Hedges McGeough and D'ann Hedges Hellstern; nephews, Larry and Ken Hawkins. She was also preceded in death by her in-laws, John and Minnie Edwards, Eileen and Irvin Snodgrass, Mary and Lloyd Groves and Rex and Doris Wyrick, whom she loved dearly.
Dean was active in her church, the Tuscumbia Christian Church, and was adored by many church members and the Tuscumbia community. She brought some of the best foods to many family reunions and church events.
Memorials may be made to the Tuscumbia Christian Church, Tuscumbia, MO 65082.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 with the funeral immediately following at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Osage Beach, Missouri. Interment will be immediately following the funeral at Gott Cemetary, on Highway C near Brumley, Mo.
Maudine "Dean" (Hawkins) Edwards, age 95 and 9 months, passed away peacefully from natural causes on October 3, 2023 at Rock Island Village assisted living in Eldon, Missouri. She was born on December 22, 1927 in Brumley, Missouri, a daughter of Roy B. Hawkins and Sue (Jones) Hawkins. She was married to Jack Myler Edwards on October 25, 1948, who proceeded her in death on October 16, 2009. Their marriage spanned over 62 years.
Together, her and Jack built a beautiful farm and garden in Ulman, Missouri, which they were always so proud of. Dean was an avid canner of the garden bounties. She loved her many flowers with such a variety. She loved her family beyond explanation and was so loved by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
Dean worked for many companies through the years and ended her career with the federal government (ASCS) until her retirement to the farm and garden, which was the hardest work.
She is survived by her son, Dennis Edwards (Becky); two daughters, Debbie Edwards and Terrie Edwards-Arnold; four grandchildren, David Edwards (Rachel), Darrin Edwards (Lara), Eric Arnold and Berkley Silvey. She is also survived by her beloved great grandchildren, Remy Arnold, Noel McKee (Brandon), Haven, Garrison and Addy Silvey, and great, great grandchildren Serenity Edwards, Easton and Brayden McKee and multiple nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Sue Hawkins; husband, Jack Myler Edwards; brother, Reber and Faye Hawkins; sister, Norma and Walter Hedges; grandson, Shaun Michael Arnold; nieces Christy Hedges McGeough and D'ann Hedges Hellstern; nephews, Larry and Ken Hawkins. She was also preceded in death by her in-laws, John and Minnie Edwards, Eileen and Irvin Snodgrass, Mary and Lloyd Groves and Rex and Doris Wyrick, whom she loved dearly.
Dean was active in her church, the Tuscumbia Christian Church, and was adored by many church members and the Tuscumbia community. She brought some of the best foods to many family reunions and church events.
Memorials may be made to the Tuscumbia Christian Church, Tuscumbia, MO 65082.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 with the funeral immediately following at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Osage Beach, Missouri. Interment will be immediately following the funeral at Gott Cemetary, on Highway C near Brumley, Mo.
Together, her and Jack built a beautiful farm and garden in Ulman, Missouri, which they were always so proud of. Dean was an avid canner of the garden bounties. She loved her many flowers with such a variety. She loved her family beyond explanation and was so loved by her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great, great grandchildren.
Dean worked for many companies through the years and ended her career with the federal government (ASCS) until her retirement to the farm and garden, which was the hardest work.
She is survived by her son, Dennis Edwards (Becky); two daughters, Debbie Edwards and Terrie Edwards-Arnold; four grandchildren, David Edwards (Rachel), Darrin Edwards (Lara), Eric Arnold and Berkley Silvey. She is also survived by her beloved great grandchildren, Remy Arnold, Noel McKee (Brandon), Haven, Garrison and Addy Silvey, and great, great grandchildren Serenity Edwards, Easton and Brayden McKee and multiple nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Sue Hawkins; husband, Jack Myler Edwards; brother, Reber and Faye Hawkins; sister, Norma and Walter Hedges; grandson, Shaun Michael Arnold; nieces Christy Hedges McGeough and D'ann Hedges Hellstern; nephews, Larry and Ken Hawkins. She was also preceded in death by her in-laws, John and Minnie Edwards, Eileen and Irvin Snodgrass, Mary and Lloyd Groves and Rex and Doris Wyrick, whom she loved dearly.
Dean was active in her church, the Tuscumbia Christian Church, and was adored by many church members and the Tuscumbia community. She brought some of the best foods to many family reunions and church events.
Memorials may be made to the Tuscumbia Christian Church, Tuscumbia, MO 65082.
Visitation will be held Monday, October 9, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 with the funeral immediately following at the Hedges-Scott Funeral Home in Osage Beach, Missouri. Interment will be immediately following the funeral at Gott Cemetary, on Highway C near Brumley, Mo.
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