Wyndolene "Wendy" Edwards

Wyndolene "Wendy" Edwards, 80, of Texarkana, AR passed away, November 20, 2011 in a local hospital. Mrs. Edwards was born May 15, 1931 in McCaskill, AR. She was a member of Ladies Auxiliary at Christus St. Micheal Health System; member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church; and United Methodist Women's Group.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Dorsey Edwards, Sr.,parents, four brothers and one sister.

Survivors include her daughters, Wanda Boyette and her husband, Rick of Texarkana, TX and Janelle Mullins and her husband, John of Sequin, TX; son, Dorsey Edwards, Jr. of Seattle, WA; sisters, Faydra Whiteman of Hurst, TX; Urcy Treas and her husband, John of Ashdown, AR, Carolyn Burks and her husband, Tom of Texarkana, AR and Thelia Hutson and her husband, Tim of Texarkana, AR; brother, Rev. Truman Campbell and his wife Sharon of Texarkana, AR; grandchildren, Wade Boyette and his wife, Hollis, Nicole Wilson and her husband, Matt, Casey Boyette, John Mullins, Jr., Craig Mullins, Amy Hill, Elizabeth Mullins, Katy Adams, Mary Willard, Michael Edwards and Morgan Edwards; 15 great grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at St Luke's United Methodist Church with Rev. Truman Campbell and Rev. Forrest Garrett officiating. Burial will be in East Memorial Gardens under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

Memorials may be made to St. Luke's United Methodist Church.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfuneralhomes.com.

Mrs. Edwards will be fondly remembered as a caring and devoted wife for almost 60 years, an unconditionally loving mother, and a doting grandmother & great-grandmother. She was active up until the last week of her life, living – as she had for over 80 years – caring for those around her. She exemplified the best in all of us – she was compassionate, sincere, patient, and selfless. Her home and her heart were always a safe harbor for those whom she loved so dearly. Perhaps the most enduring legacy she has left us is in a simple act she did countless times…ending each conversation with a gentle smile and a simple ‘I love you.’ And while we miss that smile today, we rejoice in the fact that she is now back in the warm embrace of her Lord and her husband. Through the life she led, she reminds each of us to be patient with each other, to say something kind to one another every day, and to laugh often. We will miss you.