In Remembrance Of
Martha Edwards
Martha Edwards, 92, of Smithville, MO passed away, March 18, 2020.
She was born on November 1, 1927 to Harley Franklin and Nina Elsie (Burdette) Howard in Paradise, MO. Martha grew up in Paradise and graduated from Smithville High School. On November 11, 1945 she was united in marriage to Jess Alan Edwards. After their marriage they lived Edgerton where they farmed and made their home.
Martha was a member of the Paradise Methodist Church, Little Platte Baptist Church and the First Baptist Church in Smithville. She was also a member of 4-H and was President of the PTA at Smithville Elementary. Martha loved springtime and looked forward to planting her garden every year. The fresh produce that the garden provided allowed her to prepare delicious meals for her family, church family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, two infant brothers, Glenn and Valdemir, sister, Barbara DuBois, twin brothers, Dwight Howard and Duane “Tiny” Howard; and her sons, William “Billy” Edwards and David Edwards.
Martha is survived by her husband, Jess Alan Edwards; son, Leslie (Barbara) Edwards; grandchildren, Tanya (Shane) Faherty, Aaron Edwards, Rick Edwards, Jennifer (Brad) Wade, Jessica (Jerad) Foster, Jon Edwards and Joe Edwards; great-grandchildren, Seth and Hannah Faherty, Jessie Edwards, Mirah and Pierce Wade, Lincoln and Nora Foster, Noah Edwards; sisters, Patty (Gus) Baker and Marilyn (Ernest) Mosby; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Private Family Burial: Ridgely Cemetery.
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14 comments
Grant Sportsman
My condolences to your family. She lived a wonderful life with lots of friends. I will always remember her joyful laugh. God bless.
Rebecca Maxfield
I am so sorry for your family’s loss. Martha was one of my mother’s dearest friend. I’m sure they are watching over us now. You will be in my prayers.
Janet Sportsman Harbour
So very sorry to hear of your loss. Martha and Jess were wonderful friends to my parents Weldon and Helen Sportsman. I’m very thankful for their long and adventure filled years of being good “running buddies” . I will be thinking of your family and praying for comfort for all of U.
Van Alan and Ada Heady
So sad Jess Alan ! Just seeing this on FB page. Martha was such a great example to many. Thinking of you now.
Doris Cox
You will be in my prayers.
Melina Smith
I’m so sorry for your loss. Martha was a amazing and fun spirited woman to work with. I will forever carry great memories of her. ❤
Arlene Turner
Sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family.
Kathy Atkins
Sending our love and sympathy to all of your family. My mother and Martha were long time friends ( Paradise). I have no doubt they are now together in the real Paradise.
Greg & Kathy Atkins
Albert Srite
I’m so s
Lisa Barber
Wrapping your family in our llove and prayers❤️
She was a wonderful woman❣️
carol anne douglas dawkins
it is never easy to loss the ones we love we never get over it we just get through it
Ron and Joyce. Slayden
Sorry for your loss Les, hope your dad is doing OK .
Mike and Vicki Dixon
So sorry for your loss
Judy Asher
sending thoughts and Prayers to the Edwards family