Gurtha Mae Edwards Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Gurtha Mae Edwards of Rockford, Illinois, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 10, 2025 at the age of 85. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Homer Edwards; her children, Henry Gulley-Edwards, Gurtha Lene Young, Sandy Williams and Marilyn Jones; and her siblings, R. W. "Jack" Purifoy, Shelton, Jerry Purifoy, Charlie Mae and Minnie P. Purifoy.
She is survived by: her children, Jerel Gulley, Christopher Gulley, Linda Gulley, Brenda Lyon, Marketa Tomlinson, Christine Gulley and Jeraldine Gulley; and her brother R. J. Purifoy. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren; a host of great and great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Carl E. Ponds Funeral Home Inc. (200 N Johnston Ave, Rockford, IL 61101). A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 24th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
