Obituary for Evelyn Gerald Edwards
Funeral services for Evelyn Gerald Edwards will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, April 24, 2023, at Jeane’s Funeral Service, 100 E. Union St. Leesville, LA with Reverend Eldon Edwards officiating. The burial will follow in Comrade Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mark Edwards, Lester Edwards, Ray Edwards, Brian Bridges, Boydray Burns, Danny Grant, John Brewer, and Daniel Nelson.
A visitation will be held at Jeane’s from 3:00 p.m. until the time of service.
Evelyn was born December 28, 1944, in Kurthwood, Louisiana. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on April 20, 2023, at the age of 78. She was a lifelong resident of Vernon Parish and worked for the Vernon Parish School Board as a custodian for many years until she retired in 1998. Evelyn loved flowers and had many potted plants. She had a green thumb and was the oldest of ten children.
Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Eldon and Minnie Edwards; brother, Dewayne Edwards; and sister, Wonda Persons.
She is survived by her son, Mark Edwards of Leesville, LA;
brothers, Eldon R. Edwards of Bastrop, LA and Lester D. Edwards of Hutton, LA;
sisters, Linda Brady of Alco, LA, Anita Bridges, Leslie Self, & Karen Edwards all of Hutton, LA, and Frances Burcham of Garland, TX;
and many nephews and nieces.
Although we will miss her dearly, we take comfort in knowing she’s at peace at home with our God in Heaven and with our mother, father, sister, and brother.
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Previous Events
Visitation
Monday
24
Apr
3:00 PM
- 4:00 PM
Jeane's Funeral Service
100 E Union St.
Leesville, LA 71446
Funeral
Monday
24
Apr
4:00 PM
Jeane's Funeral Service
100 E Union St.
Leesville, LA 71446
Cemetery Details
Location
Comrade Cemetery
Comrade Cemetery Road
Leesville, LA 71474
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