Melvina A. Edwards Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Melvina A. Edwards of Saint Joseph, Missouri, who passed away on February 17, 2025 at the age of 96. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Melvina A. Edwards to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Alvin D. Peelman and Eva L. Peelman (Lowe); her spouse Asa A. Edwards; her son Asa A. Edwards (Bud); and her siblings, Alvin Peelman, Lawrence Peelman, Gerald Peelman, Roland Peelman, Charles Peelman, Paul Peelman, Rosalind Quartier (Peelman), Lucille Sexton (Peelman) and Sandra Jacobs (Peelman).
She is survived by: her sons, Michael A. Edwards (Diana) and David D. Edwards; her siblings, Danny Peelman (Julie) and Diane Sollars (Peelman); her grandchildren, Barbara Rich (David), Amy Holden (Travis), Jennifer Lewis, Curtis Edwards, Erin Edwards and Daniel Edwards; her great grandchildren, Alexander Rich (Brooke), Zachary Rich (Kelsey), Emily Atchison (Jacob), Joselyn Lewis, Amber Lewis and Cole Edwards; and her children, Caylee Rich and Charlie Rich.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center (3940 N Vermilion St, Danville, IL 61834). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, March 1st 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests memorials be made in Melvina's name to American Red Cross Association and Lion's Club International. Send a Sympathy Card In memory of Melvina "Mel" A. Edwards, please consider making a donation to one of the following charities: American Red Cross Lions Clubs International Foundation.
