Edna Lee Edwards

Edna Lee Edwards obituary, Athens, TN

Edna Lee Edwards

Edna Edwards Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Ziegler Funeral Home on Jul. 3, 2025.

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Edna Lee Carroll Edwards, age 87, longtime resident of McMinn County, passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025.
She is preceded in death by her parents: Arzo and Eva Crisp Carroll, and her daughters: Pam Parker and Ann Fisher.
Lee is survived by her daughter: Brenda Crisp (John), her sons: Ricky Neeley (Terry) and William Neeley (Lisa), 12 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 5, 2025, from 12:00-2:00 PM at Ziegler Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM with Reverend Ricky Neeley and Ted Stall officiating. Interment will follow at Cochran Cemetery.
Toby Crisp, Derrick Neeley, Cody Neeley, Chandler Neeley, Kayden Neeley, and Bryson Neeley will serve as pallbearers.
You are invited to sign the online registry at www.zieglerfuneralhome.com
Ziegler Funeral Home has been entrusted with serving the family of Edna Lee Carroll Edwards.

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