Daisy G. Edwards

Daisy G. Edwards, age 82 of Pocahontas, IL, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Saint Joseph's Hospital in Highland, IL. She was born on April 21, 1937, in Kittanning, PA, the daughter of Albert and Moss (nee Klingensmith) Sheasley. On August 20, 1957, she married James A. Edwards. He survives in Pocahontas, IL. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Highland, IL. Daisy was born in Pennsylvania and after high school, she attended nursing school, becoming a Registered Nurse. She and her husband moved to Granite City, where her husband found a job at the Steel Mill. She worked at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Granite City as a RN, in the ICU for 30 plus years. In retirement she worked at Farmers Restaurant as a cook and baker. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren. She always had a garden and canned the produce. She loved baking and each of her children got their favorite type of pie for special meals. She started baking cookies in October for Christmas. She loved to read and crocheting was a favorite past time. Survivors include: Husband - James A. Edwards, Pocahontas, IL Daughter - Linda C. Stack, Pocahontas, IL Son - James R. "Jim" (Donna) Edwards, Granite City, IL Son - Stephen P. (Karen) Edwards, Pocahontas, IL Daughter - Rebecca "Becky" S. (Jeff) Vinson, Granite City, IL Son - Mark A. Edwards, Pocahontas, IL Daughter - Christina R. Kicklighter, Collinsville, IL Daughter - Melissa A. Howard, Collinsville, IL Grandchild - Bobbi Jo (Jeremy) DuBois Grandchild - Amy (Tyler) Koehn Grandchild - Jamie Edwards Grandchild - Jenny Edwards Grandchild - Amber (Nick) Spaeth Grandchild - Angela (Brennon) Scott Grandchild - Alyssa Edwards Grandchild - Zachary (Tia) Vinson Grandchild - Noah Vinson Grandchild - Jacob Kicklighter Grandchild - Emma Howard Great Grandchild - Trinity Darst Great Grandchild - Micah Darst Great Grandchild - Peyton Darst Great Grandchild - Sophia Darst Great Grandchild - Belle Koehn Great Grandchild - Aurora Koehn Great Grandchild - Jasmine Koehn Great Grandchild - Abel Badgett Great Grandchild - Isabella Edwards Great Grandchild - Neveah Scott Great Grandchild - Emilia Scott Great Grandchild - Sullivan Vinson Brother - Richard Sheasley Sister - Linda Boyer Sister - Ruth Bowser Sister - Lillian Watcher She was preceded in death by: Father - Albert Sheasley Mother - Moss Sheasley, nee Klingensmith Infant Son - Charles Edwards - Died 1964 Brother - William Sheasley Brother - Eugene Sheasley Brother - James Shealsey Sister - Marge Bureau Sister - Betty Ferotte Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Private funeral services will be at First Baptist Church in Highland, IL, with Rev. Rob Kirbach officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or First Baptist Church, Highland, IL.

Daisy G. Edwards

April 21, 1937 - April 24, 2019