Barbara L. Edwards, 89, passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky to Smith and Henrietta (Cowherd) Hodges on March 12, 1929. Barbara graduated from Shortridge High School in Indianapolis, attended William Woods College in Fulton, Missouri and graduated from Butler University with a BS degree and later a MS degree in education.
An elementary school teacher for nearly fifty years, she taught in the Washington Twp. Schools in Indianapolis, Indiana and Vigo County Schools in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was a member of Pi Beta Phi Women’s Fraternity, the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Terre Haute Women’s Department Club, and the Terre Haute Newcomers’ Club. She spent her retirement in Florida and Indiana as an avid traveler and master bridge player.
She married Jackson L. Edwards from New Bloomfield, Missouri on June 5, 1948 in Indianapolis. Barbara and Jack enjoyed nearly fifty years together until his 1997 death. Barbara is survived by her children: Donna E. Hoover (John) and David L. Edwards (Becky). Further survivors are grandchildren, Laura Hoover, Sarah Hartmann, Kristen E. Victory, and Scott Edwards as well as four great grandsons, Ben, Alex, Hunter, and Asher.
Visitation will be held at Noon followed by a memorial service at 1:00 pm at Indiana Funeral Care, Harry W Moore Chapel in Indianapolis on February 15th. A private interment will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association.
Lindsey says
I am so sorry to hear of the death of Barbara. The passing away of a loved one is always with much sorrow. May we have faith and confidence in the Bible’s promise of a time when pain, sickness and death are a thing of the past (Revelation 21:3, 4). My condolences are with the family at this difficult time.
Molly Moulton says
I was so sorry to hear about your mom. I hold many dear memories spent with the Edwards family. May God hold you close during this difficult time.I love you all. Molly
Sharon Dick says
Becky:
So sorry to hear about your mother-in-law’s passing. Please pass on my condolences to your husband and children.
Sharon
Gloria Romas says
Becky,
I just seen that your mother-in-law passed. I am sorry to hear this. Prayers and hugs are sent to your family. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Gloria
Fritz Williams says
To all who loved Barbara. I loved her like a mom, she was so good to me and all who entered her life. She taught me so many things I can’t even begin. The main thing was hold your head high and don’t let others put you down. She was proof there’s no generation gap, she could make anyone feel at ease in her company.I cry, love, and miss her, and all my thoughts and prayers are with all those she left behind. Sincerely Fritz
Fred Victory says
I had the pleasure of knowing Nana and being welcomed into her family with open arms and open hearts. Barbara’s bright smile and vibrant attitude were contagious. She always saw a way to have fun.
Ben and Alex could not have been more fortunate to be able to spend time with their great-grandmother and get to know her so well.
It is with a heavy heart we say goodbye to Nana but with great smiles and laughs we share the stories, memories and impacts on our lives that she leaves us with.
Thank you Barbara for everything you gave us to remember you by. Rest in peace.