Lillian Jane Edwards
Lillian Jane Edwards, 64, of Marietta, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 8, 2011.
Jane was born on October 18, 1946, in Marietta a daughter of Elwood Philip Edwards and Helen Reginia Yost Edwards. She was a graduate of Marietta High School and Ohio University. After college graduation, she worked as a teacher in Fairmont, WV. Then she became the Head Start Director for Washington, Morgan County Community Action for 36 years. She loved the program with a passion and she was dedicated to the education of the children and mentoring staff.
Jane is survived by her niece, Traci Edwards of Richland, WA, Cherryl and Doug Watt of Belpre, OH,, her beloved dog Maci and several special friends especially those at Community Action Head Start.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother Philip Edwards.
Memorial services will be held 2pm at First Presbyterian Church on Sunday, May15th, with Reverend Spransy officiating. McClure-Schafer-Lankford is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made in her honor to the Human Society at PO Box 5, Marietta, OH 45750.