She was preceded in death by her best friend and sister Arpha MacIntyre and her wonderful husband of 39yrs David Fennell.
Edyth was born December 2nd 1932 to Jake Braun and Lydia Braun. The Braun family (Jake, Lydia, Arpha and Edyth lived in Reedley CA for many years. As an adult, Edyth decided to move to the Bay Area and continue her work in finance and be closer to her sister. It was in the Bay Area where Edyth met the love of her life David while attending the Nazarene Church of Cupertino CA. The happy couple were married on July 4th, 1976 where Edyth became an instant family with her now Daughter Sandra, her Son-in-law Dennis and her Granddaughter Brandie. 2yrs later Edyth would again be given a Granddaughter named Jenny born July of 1978.
In the late 80's David and Edyth decided to retire in Fresno CA to be closer to their family. The two enjoyed spending their free time traveling, spoiling their grandchildren, gardening, joining the "Mall walkers of America and being heavily involved in their Church. In 1992 David and Edyth were blessed with their first great Granddaughter Georgina, followed by many more (Rafaela 1994, Alexis 1997, GusJr 1997, Elias 2003, Nikolas 2007, Isaiah 2011) and a few months after Isaiah came their very first Great Great Grandson Jeremiah. In July of 2015 tragedy struck the family when David was called home, then again in May of 2016 tragedy struck again when Edyth lost her sister Arpha. Through all of life's twists and turns, Edyth continued to be a faithful servant to God, she knew that one day she would be reunited with her loved ones she'd lost before. Her love for God was contagious. After many years of praying, her whole family would follow in her footsteps and become baptized and started attending church with Edyth.
In 2018 Edyth was blessed once again with a beautiful Great Great Granddaughter Jocelyn. Later that same year in July, the family would receive devastating news. Edyth was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and was already in an advanced stage. This news was so hard on everyone, but Edyth stayed strong and knew that God had a plan for her. Edyth would continue playing piano at Church, spending time with her family and friends for a few more months until finally her body was to weak.
On October 17, 2018 Edyth was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven where she was reunited with her loved ones she had lost before. Edyth will always hold a special place in the hearts of all who knew her. Her beautiful smile and love for all will truly be missed, but we know that we will be by her side once again.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16
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