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Odessa Edwards Obituary

Edwards, Odessa 65, passed away February 20, 2008, loving wife, mother and grandmother is survived by her husband, Norval, sons, Norval II, Sean and Douglas and daughter, Darcia, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Visitation is at Lilydale Progressive Missionary Baptist Church, 10700 S. Michigan Ave., Friday, February 29, at 10 a.m. with the funeral services beginning at 11 a.m. Dess, you will truly...be missed. 773-846-6133

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times from Feb. 27 to Feb. 28, 2008.

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Robert Frazier

February 29, 2008

This lady was truly be missed. I remember "Edwards", as I grew up knowing her,as a women of standard. You never seen he out not her best. She gave love more abundantly and those who crossed her path would say the same. My grandmother will truly miss you Odessa! Norvel and Family, we are here if you need anything!! Love Robbie

Gwen Murphy

February 27, 2008

Norval and family, my prayers are for your strength. Your circle has been broken but memories of Odessa will, in time, ease the pain you now feel. God will always be with you and so will she.

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