Verna Jean Edwards

Millersburg- Verna Jean Edwards was born March 29, 1932 near Webster, Iowa, the daughter of Francis Raymond & Verna Rose (Brannian) Grimm. She graduated from Millersburg High School in 1950 and went on to receive her teaching certificate from Central College in Pella. While at home she cooked in the summers at East Iowa Bible Camp. She taught for two years at Marengo before she married and later was a substitute teacher for different area schools. On June 4, 1954 Verna Jean was united in marriage to Ivan Kenneth Edwards at Community Church, Millersburg. Verna Jean was a member of the Community Church, rural Millersburg, where she taught Sunday school and VBS for many years. She was very active in Iowa County 4-H from club leader to several volunteer county positions. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, reading and following her grandchildren's activities. Verna Jean passed away on Monday, October 10, 2016 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Des Moines, at the age of 84 years.

She is survived by her husband Ivan of Pella; three children: Stephen R. Edwards of Grimes, IA, Rhea (Randy) Leete of Elk Horn, IA and David L. (Gwyn) Edwards of Monroe, IA; four grandchildren Nathan (Shannon) Leete of Avoca, IA, Jessica (Brad) Painter of Abeline, KS, Tyler Leete of St. Peter, MN and Payge Edwards of Monroe, IA; two great grandchildren Clay and Seth Painter; a sister Cheryl (Clayton) Linscheid of Sterling, IL; three brothers Ronald (Janice) Grimm of Deep River, Darryl (Peggy) Grimm of Williamsburg and Alan (Vicky) Grimm of North English; two step brothers James (Betty) Herdliska of Erskine, MN and Ron (Linda) Herdliska of Solon. She was preceded by her parents Raymond & Verna Grimm and her stepmother Jennie L. Grimm.

Celebration of Life Service will be held 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Community Church, rural Millersburg. Pastor Lester Zook will officiate. Burial will be in the Community Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday, from 5-7 pm at the Powell Funeral Home, North English. Memorials may be given to Community Church. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com