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Ethel M. Edwards

1939 – 2024

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Ethel M. Edwards, a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, Dec. 23, 2024, at UPMC Altoona following recent health complications. She was born in 1939 in Flinton, a daughter of the late Brady Ralph and Emma (Schroll) Delaney. At a young age, Ethel was adopted by the late Alfred G. and Christina (Wightman) Reeder following the death of her mother, and she was raised in Altoona. She graduated from Altoona High School in 1957 and married Carl Edwards Sr. on Oct. 3, 1958, in Berryville, Va.

Ethel is survived by her children, Carla Knee of Altoona and Carl Edwards II (Margaret) of Roaring Spring; and grandchildren Cassandra and Mark Knee (Brooke) and Audrey Edwards. She is also survived by siblings, Beverly Brown (Michael) and Michael Stultz; and sister-in-law, Marjorie Edwards Snyder; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband; and siblings: Mildred “June,” Marie “Bunny,” William, Dallas, Herbert, Braidy, Marcella, Dorothy, Leona, Mary “Virginia” and Thomas.

Ethel was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church of Altoona, where she joyfully assisted with Vacation Bible School for several years. She worked at department stores in Altoona, including Sears. Ethel loved studying the Bible and cherished family gatherings. She enjoyed working in her yard, decorating, crafting and shopping. While a resident of Homewood at Martinsburg, she participated in a variety of activities and served on the residents’ council, touching the lives of many.

Friends will be received from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024, at Myers-Somers Funeral Home Inc., 501 Sixth Ave., Altoona, where a funeral service will be held at noon, co-officiated by Pastor Tyler Pepper and Pastor Jerry McCuller.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations please be made to Homewood Foundation Inc./Martinsburg Benevolent Care, 16107 Elliott Parkway, Williamsport, MD 21795-4084; or to First Baptist Church, 1209 17th St., Altoona, PA 16601.