Marjorie "Jean" Edwards' Obituary
Marjorie “Jean” Edwards, 89, passed away on June 29, 2022 in Decatur, IL.
Marjorie was born to Harry and Goldie Winters on November 8, 1932 in Warrensburg, IL. She married George S. Edwards on April 9, 1960 in St. Louis, MO. They enjoyed 50 years of marriage together before George passed away on August 24, 2010. She retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in Clayton, MO as an administrative manager. After she retired, they moved back to Decatur and were very active in the Decatur Eagle’s Club together and loved to dance. Jean loved all kinds of music. She loved people and never knew a stranger. She was very passionate about helping people. She was a diehard Cardinals fan, who never missed a game.
Jean was survived by her nieces, Cindy (Stu) Ellis, Nancy (Dale) Mclean, great nieces/nephews, Jamie Ellis, Chrissy (Josh) Smith, Dr Aaron (Amanda) Mclean, Erica Kimball, Kara Winters, Tyler (Emily) Winters, great great nieces/nephews, Lilly, Ryleigh, Jack, Jake, Marissa, Jillian, Charlie, Addie, Noah, Gavin, Saffron, best friend, Sue Myers.
Jean is preceded in death by her husband, parents, siblings Tig (Marge) Winters, Mike Winters, Ida White; nephews, Mike Winters, Craig Winters, Gregg Winters.
Services will be held on July 6, 2022 at 11:00 AM at the Star of Hope Mausoleum. A visitation will be held on July 6, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at the Star of Hope Mausoleum.
Memorials to the VFW and Eagles Club of Decatur.
Condolences may be sent to Jean's family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com
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