March 29, 2024

Sharon L. Edwards

Sharon L. Edwards, 77, of Newton died Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Newton Health Care Center. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 25, at the Wallace Family Funeral Home and Crematory. The family will greet friends following the service with a lunch at the funeral home.

Sharon, the daughter of John H. and Selma (Koppin) Petermeier, was born on Feb. 21, 1937 in Newton.  She was united in marriage with Everett W. Edwards on September 28, 1957, in Missouri. Sharon was a lifelong resident of Newton and cleaned homes for many families. She was a member of the United Presbyterian Church and the Wednesday Coffee Club. She enjoyed working in her yard, gardening and spending time with her friends.

Sharon is survived by her son, Randy (Marita) Edwards of Mount Vernon, Mo.; daughter, Lauri (Chris) Griffen of Nixa, Mo.; her five grandchildren, Adam Griffen, Jordan Griffen, Chad Edwards, Casey Edwards and Erin Pender; two great-grandchildren; and her many nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Everett in 1994; and two brothers, Kenneth and Clifford Petermeier.