Cecile Juanita Edwards |
| Posted 2009-05-11 by Pat Wilson |
| Cecile Juanita Edwards of Phoenix, Arizona went to be with the Lord on 04-30-03. Born 04-20-23 in Camp, Arkansas. Moving to Phoenix in December, 1951. She resided in the same home designed & built by husband, Bill, herself, and daughter Helen. Purchasing the corner lot for $700, a dichondra lawn was planted along with branches of mulberry trees which produced huge shade trees. While a longtime homemaker, Cecile worked in a defense plant during WWII and was known as one of the "Rosie the Riveters". Remembered for her strong faith in the Lord, Cecile was a member of Westcroft Baptist Church for over 50 years. Cecile's love for camping, fishing, & southern style cooking often brought family members together. Survivors include daughter (Helen & husband, Wayne), sister (Doris Massingale, grandson (Richard), two granddaughters (Connie, Jeanette), great-grandchildren & relatives throughtout Arkansas. Preceded in death by her husband (William F.), 7 brothers & sisters, granddaughter (Sarah Ann Fox), son-in-law (Eldon Gene Fox) & son-in-law (Harold W. Kennedy). Visitation and Celebration of Life were held at Greenwood Memory Lawn Mortuary, 719 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to: NADF-National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (Addison Disease) 505 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck, NY 11021 (516)487-4992. Published in the Arizona Republic on 5/4/2003. |
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