Dolores A. Edwards, 90, of Clyde, OH passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Parkview Regional Medical Center in Ft. Wayne, IN. She was born on April 22, 1930 in Fremont, OH to Edward and Loretta (Dutt) Byers, Sr. She was a 1948 graduate of Fremont Ross High School. Dolores married Donald J. Edwards on September 6, 1949 at St. Mary’s Church in Clyde, OH and he preceded her in death on December 31, 1985.
Dolores was a homemaker and a cook at Serwin’s Restaurant for ten years until she retired in 2001. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Clyde where she volunteered at the church and at St. Mary’s Elementary School cafeteria. Dolores enjoyed reading, traveling, embroidery and spending time with her family.
Dolores is survived by her children, Richard (Ruth) Edwards of Illinois, Patricia Hoffman, Clyde, OH, Michelle Edwards of Georgia, Vicky Hudson Edwards of Missouri, Pastor Timothy (Ann) Edwards of Indiana, Jeffery (Maj Britt) Edwards of Ontario, Canada, Theresa “Terri” (Daniel) Giebel, Clyde, OH; sisters, Phyllis Fisher and Beverly Bittigar both of Fremont, OH, Faye King of North Carolina; sister-in-law, Joan Byers, Fremont; grandchildren, Heather, Robert, Andrea, Elizabeth, Tricia, Joshua, Kim, Shari, Tonya, Samantha, Eric, Jason, Ryan, Miriam, Isabelle, Samuel, Benjamin, Rebecca, Amanda and Jacob; thirty-six great grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald J. Edwards; grandson, Jonathan Hoffman; great granddaughter, Allison Broshious; siblings, Edward Byers, Jr., Franklin Byers, Thomas Byers, Margaret Bleckinger and Glenda Dodson.
Visitation: Saturday, November 7, 2020, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home, 425 E State St, Fremont, OH
The use of face masks is required while indoors at all services. Social distancing will be observed throughout all services with wait times taking place outdoors. If you would prefer, you may express your condolences below or call the funeral home at 419-332-6409 to request that your name be signed in the guest book.
Private services will take place for the immediate family.
Burial: Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde, OH
Memorials can be made in Dolores’s honor to Christ Lutheran Church, 4412 Park St., Woodburn, IN 46797 or Bishop Hoffman Catholic School c/o Mrs. Terri Giebel’s classroom, 500 Smith Rd., Fremont, OH 43420
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Sarah Auen
So sorry about your loss Terri, I remember see her at the fair and out to eat with yougood memories….
for the whole family…
Vicky
Sarah
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Charlene Snyder
Terri and Vicky and families. Sincere sympathy on your mother’s passing. She was blessed to have a wonderful family. Prayers for comfort.
Vince & Charlene Snyder
Vicky
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
Edwards Family
Debbie and Scott Wilfong
We were so saddened to hear about Aunt Dolores! We loved her happy-go-lucky spirit! She always brought joy to everyone! One of memories of her was when she worked in the cafeteria at St. Mary’s in Clyde. The first time she offered me, the teacher, peas for my lunch, I told her, “No, thank you! I don’t like peas.” Then I made the mistake of telling her that when I was growing up and we didn’t like the vegetable at supper, we had to at least eat the amount of our age. If you were 10, you got ten peas. So she’d ask me every time, how many today? Then she’d put a few on my plate. On the days when there were no peas on the day she helped in the cafeteria, she’d say, Oh, that’s too bad; there are no peas today!” Know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers!
Love from Debbie and Scott Wilfong
Vicky
Debbie:
Thank you for sharing that story about mom. We appreciate all your thoughts and prayers.
Edwards Family
Tina Hillebrandt
Thanking God for the beautiful life of Delores Edwards. Thanking God that she and Donald brought children in this world to bless us all, especially my friend Vicky. Heaven’s gate opened widely to welcome her to her eternal home! Only Jesus!❤️✝️❤️✝️❤️
Vicky
Tina:
Thank you for your thoughts and prayers. Our Mother was a “true gem” and
she will be missed greatly.
Edwards Family
Danielle McClory
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Dolores. I liked her very much and she was a loving, caring mother. She had a wonderful family who kept her close and made her happy.
My deepest sympathy to all of Aunt Dolores family.
Vicky
Danielle:
Thank you so much for reaching out. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers.
Mom and all the memories will be cherished.
Prayers for all you and your family.
Dianne Roberts
Sorry to hear about your mom’s passing.
Vicky
Thank you.
Vicky
Thank you Dianne.
Vicky
Thank you so much Tina for your thoughts and prayers. You helped me get through the journey with my mom the last 52 days.