Marion- Avis Atwood Edwards, 97, of Marion, passed away at 11:50 Am, Monday, July 2, 2012 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion.
Avis was born on June 15, 1015 in Severy, KA to Roy and Emmer (Beck) Atwood.
She was a member of Spillertown Baptist Church.
Survivors include-
Granddaughter- Cynthia Edwards
Great Granddaughters- Heather and Megan Hall
Nephew- Dale Atwood and wife Vicky of Marion
Nieces- Elaine Atwood of Marion
Myrna Smith
Jaimi Smith
Great nephew- Bill Atwood and wife Jessica of Marion
She was preceded in death by her parents, son- Eldon Edwards, sister- Mildred Atwood Schrader and brothers- Bernell Atwood, Virgil Atwood, Brooks Atwood and Ned Atwood.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, July 6, 2012 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion. Rev. Andy Lee will officiate. Burial will follow at Lake Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 Am until time of service, Friday, at the funeral home.