At a young age she accepted Jesus Christ and attended St. James Baptist Church of Clarksville, Texas. After moving to Dallas, she was an active and faithful member of Community Bible Church under Dr. Rueben S. Conner Sr. Later she moved with her daughter, Judy and her son-in-law Lahadi Jere Lebby who founded Agape Baptist Church, were she was a member, church mother and sang in the choir.
She worked several jobs, but her main love was helping raise her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Edith married C.L. Milo on June 18, 2005 in which he preceded her in death. She also was preceded in death by her parents, two siblings; Lena Bell Dyer and James Hunt. one daughter Judy Lebby, grandson Alvin Drake and niece Gwendolyn Simpson.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories: daughter Elizabeth (Walter) Drake of Dallas, sons Earnest (Brenda) Jenkins Jr. of Grand Prairie and Lahadi Lebby of Cedar Hill. step-children Jeanette (Ian) Porbley of Cedar Hill and Louis Milo of Dallas; sister-in-law Mary Hunt, nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one great-great grandson, and a host of In-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins and special friends.
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