Mildred Edwards
March 04, 2011
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Mildred Irene Edwards, 75, died Friday, March 4, 2011, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. She was born June 13, 1935, in Lewis, Iowa to Edward and Doratha (Ridlen) Clark.
She was a member of Altoona United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Lewis; her daughter, Sherrie Gibson; her son Randy (Vicki) Edwards; her brother, Marvin (Carolyn) Clark; 4 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 7, 2011 at Altoona United Methodist Church, 602 5th Avenue SW, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Altoona United Methodist Church in loving memory of Mildred.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Susan Hotze Laird
03/15/2011
It was a coincidence that my sister, Jane Wiechmann, my daughter, Kelley Laird, & our cousin, Kathy Clark Prince, were meeting for lunch here in Florida when we recieved the news of Mildred's passing.
Mildred's father, Eddie, was my mother's brother (Leah), & Kathy's father, Darrell, was their brother so all of us cousins were together for holiday dinners for many years.
Mildred was my cousin & I had not seen her in 40 years but as a little girl of probably 4 or 5, she allowed me to ride with her on her wheelchair at family dinners at Grandma Clark's. I then wished I had a wheelchair too because she was so happy & made it seem like a real treat. She never complained ever.
It is a wonderful thought that she is in Heaven, whole again. We send our condolences to you, Lew, & the children. Mother (Leah) always said you were the best thing to ever come into her life. God Bless you all. Sue Laird
Carrie Dowda
03/07/2011
i am so sorry that i didnt get the chance to say bye to her. She was like the second like mom to me and was there for me when i needed her. she was a wonderful lady. i will miss her and i will be thinking about her like i have everyday. she is watching over us now..i am sorry i couldnt make it there but just found out as of sunday night at 11pm. i will always love her.
Sue Henderson Gerstenberger
03/07/2011
You have my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Rita Hering
03/06/2011
Sherri and family- I was so sorry to hear of the passing of Mildred. I have many fond memories of walking by her home and stopping to talk. She was such a kind and caring person. Your family always made me feel so welcomed.I remember when we first moved to the neighborhood we knew no one. At that time my daughter, Sarah, was 2 yrs old and we decided to go for a walk for the purpose of meeting new friends. Your family, was the first family we met. Mildred has touched the lives of many. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Debbie Gibson Wise
03/06/2011
My prayers and with you all. Mildred was a great women and friend. I have a lot of great memories of taking my mom to visit with Mildred and they would talk for ours. Mildred would always send me cards and ask how Mick was doing. When my mom and dad went to Heaven Mildred called and talked to me a lot. I will miss you Mildred but I know you will always be watching over us and be with us in our hearts.
Sarah
03/06/2011
I have such wonderful memories of playing at Mildred's house as a young girl with Mildred's grand-daughter Kim. Mildred and Lewis were what made 4th Street in Altoona home; a guaranteed safe place in case of emergency, a loving family with arms open wide for everyday life, and unconditional love and acceptance always and forever. Driving down 4th Street and not seeing her on the porch with her forever-friendly wave is going to make 4th Street...well, just not the same.
Even though she had been given more than her fair share of difficulties, not ONCE did those hardships override who she was as a person; a strong, independent woman and a wonderful grandmother not only to Kim but to the **entire neighborhood**. There are dozens (if not hundreds over the years) of adults in the world who were made better people because of the genuine care the Edward's household gave them, and without any expectation of anything in return.
I will always and forever remember Mildred in the most beautiful ways. Even though our 4th Street Grandma has left us physically, I am confident her giving spirit watches over us all still, encouraging us to be the people she always knew we could be. If I come anywhere close to the potential she saw in me....well, I'd be one lucky lady.
With loving gratitude,
One of many 4th Street Grandchildren
Denise White Thompson
03/06/2011
Dear Edwards Family:
Many, many happy childhood times were spent across the street at your house in Altoona. I loved the old neighborhood and all of us who grew up there.
Mildred is the one who taught me to make Wacky Cake, way back in the day. She
also made one FOR me when I was home sick with the mumps. She was a kind, loving spirit and was a role model of spunk and courage to all of us. My deepest sympathies are with you all.
Vickie Leach
03/05/2011
I'm so sorry for your loss Sherri & Randy & family, we lost a very nice mom and a friend. and I will miss her to talk to. Mildred was always happy and very caring she will be missed I will think of her as a mom and a friend, I will think of her as my angel and areal good friend. she will be greatfully missed she has her angel looking down on us. I will miss you Mildred "Mom"
From a friend of the family
Vickie Leach