IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Juanita Carr
Edwards
May 7, 1929 – October 6, 2016
Obituary
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel
912-754-6421
Juanita Carr Edwards
Springfield - Juanita Carr Edwards, age 87, passed away on October 6 (her son Del's birthday) at the Effingham County Extended Care Facility. She was born in Guyton, Georgia on May 7, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Hattie and Sheriff Hubert Carr of Springfield.
As an infant, she and her family were baptized at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she remained àn active member the remainder of her life. At Holy Trinity she taught Sunday school, served on church council, sang in the church choir, and was a member of the Lutheran Church Women from the age of 18.
Nita,as she was known, graduated from Effingham Academy in Springfield. She also graduated from Savannah Vocational College in 1969, fulfilling a lifetime dream of being a nurse. She worked at the Effingham County Hospital when it was first opened. She then worked for Dr Ray Webb until he retired. After that she worked for Dr Jesus Cornell and Dr Joseph Ratchford until she retired at the age of 76.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted son, Del Obery Edwards, her beautiful granddaughter, Katie Seckinger, her son-in-law, Charlie Seckinger, and her sisters, Dorothy C. Adams and Louise C. Harriott.
Nita is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jasper Franklin Edwards Jr and her special daughter, Karen Seckinger. She was known as Nene to her precious grands,Paul, Justin and Teil Seckinger. She is also survived by the love of her life, Morgan Renee Seckinger, her great granddaughter and several nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Nita was also an avid Georgia Bulldog fan, so at her request you are asked to wear red to commemorate the celebration of her life.
Visitation will be 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with the funeral service at 3:00 p.m.
Interment will follow at Springfield Cemetery Annex.
Pallbearers will be her beloved nephews: Carey Harriott, Timothy Harriott, Samuel Adams, Michael Bragg, Dale Bragg, and Ricky Bragg
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to either: The Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation, 3614j Dewey Gray Circle, Building C, Augusta GA. 30909, @www.sfbf.net
1-800-650burn or to: Holy Trinity Lutheran, PO Box 353, Springfield, Georgia 31329.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421
912-754-6421
Juanita Carr Edwards
Springfield - Juanita Carr Edwards, age 87, passed away on October 6 (her son Del's birthday) at the Effingham County Extended Care Facility. She was born in Guyton, Georgia on May 7, 1929. She was the daughter of the late Hattie and Sheriff Hubert Carr of Springfield.
As an infant, she and her family were baptized at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church where she remained àn active member the remainder of her life. At Holy Trinity she taught Sunday school, served on church council, sang in the church choir, and was a member of the Lutheran Church Women from the age of 18.
Nita,as she was known, graduated from Effingham Academy in Springfield. She also graduated from Savannah Vocational College in 1969, fulfilling a lifetime dream of being a nurse. She worked at the Effingham County Hospital when it was first opened. She then worked for Dr Ray Webb until he retired. After that she worked for Dr Jesus Cornell and Dr Joseph Ratchford until she retired at the age of 76.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her devoted son, Del Obery Edwards, her beautiful granddaughter, Katie Seckinger, her son-in-law, Charlie Seckinger, and her sisters, Dorothy C. Adams and Louise C. Harriott.
Nita is survived by her husband of 68 years, Jasper Franklin Edwards Jr and her special daughter, Karen Seckinger. She was known as Nene to her precious grands,Paul, Justin and Teil Seckinger. She is also survived by the love of her life, Morgan Renee Seckinger, her great granddaughter and several nieces, nephews, and special friends.
Nita was also an avid Georgia Bulldog fan, so at her request you are asked to wear red to commemorate the celebration of her life.
Visitation will be 1:00 - 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with the funeral service at 3:00 p.m.
Interment will follow at Springfield Cemetery Annex.
Pallbearers will be her beloved nephews: Carey Harriott, Timothy Harriott, Samuel Adams, Michael Bragg, Dale Bragg, and Ricky Bragg
In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to either: The Southeastern Firefighters Burn Foundation, 3614j Dewey Gray Circle, Building C, Augusta GA. 30909, @www.sfbf.net
1-800-650burn or to: Holy Trinity Lutheran, PO Box 353, Springfield, Georgia 31329.
Thomas C. Strickland & Sons Funeral Home, Effingham Chapel. 912-754-6421
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