Doris Marie Edwards, 101

July 15, 1923  –  November 7, 2024

Doris Marie Edwards, 101 of Eureka, IL passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Apostolic Christian Home of Eureka.

She was born on July 15, 1923 in Myrtle, Mississippi to Luther and Vera Newby Gammill. She married William Douglas Edwards on May 9, 1941 in Union County Mississippi. He passed away on May 10, 1994.

Surviving is her daughter, Linda (Robert) Cook of Eureka; her son, Larry (Janet) Edwards of Kappa; seven grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Sandra Kay Edwards and Nona Dale Edwards; son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Wanda Edwards; four brothers and one sister.

Marie was a cook at Eureka High School for 20 years, retiring as head cook. Marie had also worked at the IGA in Eureka.

She loved to quilt and ran Marie’s Quilting out of her home for many years. She quilted many gifts over the years for so many family and friends.

She was a member of Liberty Bible Church in Eureka where funeral services will be held at 7 pm on Monday, November 11, 2024. There will be a visitation from 5-7 pm on Monday prior to the services at the church. There will be a 10 am graveside service at Old Oak Grove Cemetery in Myrtle, Mississippi on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

Memorial contributions may be made to Liberty Bible Church. Condolences and tributes may be sent to the family at argoruestmanharris.com.

United Funeral Service is honored to assist with these arrangements.

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