"Being entertained at my grandmas by Betty with fantastic brownies and my gmas pronto pups. Up in hevan i woulgd net that there is plenty of Rook going on"
In loving memory of
Betty R. Edwards
February 27, 1930 - August 20, 2010
Betty R. Edwards, age 80, of Alfordsville, passed away Friday at 12:45 p.m. at Washington Nursing Center. She was born February 27, 1930 in Washington to William and Lillian (McCoy) Nalker. She was a 1948 graduate of Washington High School and retired from Barr-Reeve High School after 25 years of service. She was a member of Waco Church of Christ and Think Young Homemakers Club. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Rebecca Jane and Ernie Fawks of Alfordsville, and Helen and Tony Massie of Washington; two sons and daughters-in-law, Paul and Mary Beth Edwards of Portersville, and Charles and Sally Edwards of Alfordsville; one sister, Joann Brannies of Arizona; one brother Brayton Nalker of Washington; eleven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Her husband, Austin "Leland" Edwards, whom she married December 19, 1949, passed away September 6, 2009. Her parents; two sisters, Helen Nalker and Norma Yougman; three brothers Richard Nalker, Robert Nalker and Dale Nalker; and one great granddaughter Aylah Dale Gibbs-Fawks are also deceased Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Washington Church of Christ with Bro. Monty Critchlow officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Reeve Township. Visitation will be 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Ed Lee Mortuary and Tuesday from 9 a.m. till the hour of services at Washington Church of Christ. Memorial donations may be made to: Vista Care Hospice Alzheimer's Program, 323 Metro Avenue, Evansville, Indiana 47715 Condolences may be sent online at www.edleemortuary.com
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"Hi Becky & Charlie I was out of town and just now heard the news. I am so sorry to hear your mother passed. My thoughts are with you!"
"My deepest sympathy to Becky and her family on the passing of her mother"
"We were very sorry to hear of Betty Ruth's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Linda (Nalker) Cook & Family Phyllis (Nalker) Meadows"
"Dear Becky and family, So sorry for your loss. At least now we know she's not in pain and she can rest with Leland and Ayla. Sorry I wasn't able to make it to the showing today. I spent most of the day in bed sick, and I have to work tomorrow during the funeral. My heart and prayers are with y'all tho. May she rest in peace, and may God comfort all of you. Love, Dana"