Freda Catharine Fiille Edwards, 93, of Columbia, KY passed away Sunday, May 26, 2024 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born in Batavia, OH on November 28, 1930 to the late Henry and Velma Bell Duchmein Fiille.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Tommy Edwards.
Mrs. Edwards was a child of God and a member of the Jerusalem Prayer Team, a strong supporter of Israel and the Times Square Church in New York. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, and loved talking care of her animals and spending time with her family and friends.
SURVIVORS
7 children: Ernie Edwards of Louisville, KY, Bill Edwards (Betty) of Greensburg, KY, Robert Edwards (Phyllis) of Enterprise, AL, Tom Edwards (Debbie) of Harrodsburg, KY, Jean Kingsbury (Alan) of Campbellsville, KY, John Edwards (Ellen) of Columbia, KY, and Peggy Helm (Kelin) of Columbia, KY
1 son-in-law: Wayne Tompkins of Texas
10 grandchildren: Tommy Edwards, Jenny Kawa (the late Brian Kawa), Shannon Morrell (Adam), Jason Edwards (Cassy), Ashley Edwards, Brittany Edwards, Amanda Edwards (Michael Turpin), Kayla Helm, Seth Edwards, and Cassy Curry (Nick)
Several great-grandchildren & 2 great-great grandchildren
2 nieces: Debbie Werner and Shirley Brown
Special friend: Pam Fudge of Columbia, KY
A special thank you to the Hosparus staff: Laura Williams, Robin Garmon, Stacy Handy Matney, Chaplain Yves Baptiste, Dr. Baeda Grimsley, Kelly Lane, and Gail Dowell, Megan Curry and Ann Cole for spending time with her during her illness.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Lois Tompkins; a brother, Homer Fiille & his wife Imogene; a daughter-in-law, Laquita Edwards; and a special friend, Pauline Patton.
Funeral Service: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 1:00pmCT at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Chesser, Chaplain Yves Baptiste, and Bro. Roger Holmes officiating
Burial: Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville, KY
Visitation: Tuesday from 4:00-8:00pm and will continue Wednesday morning until time for the service at Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Pallbearers: Kayla Helm, Dee Dee Sliter, Alan Kingsbury, Kelin Helm, Tommy Edwards, Ashley Edwards, Jenny Kawa, Brittany Edwards, Shannon Morrell and Amanda Edwards.
Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
