Almond Nadine EDWARDS

Guy
US Air Force
World War II
Korea
November 24, 1927 - March 9, 2011

Guy H. Edwards, 83, of Fort Smith, AR. died Wednesday, March 09, 2011. He was born to the late Guy Wasson and Clema Margaret Edwards, November 24, 1927, in Evening Shade, Arkansas. He served in The United State Air Force during WWII and The Korean Conflict. He is predeceased by two sisters, Nina and Billie Ruth, and by one infant granddaughter, Chosen Brunck. Guy graduated from Leachville High School and attended Arkansas State College and Hendrix College, where he focused on English Literature. Throughout his life; he remained passionate about literature and art, with a particular interest in Asian culture. He will be remembered for his gentle nature, his quiet dignity, and his unrelenting love of family. Guy is survived by his wife Nadine, who cared for him lovingly and attentively in his final months as well as throughout their 64 years of marriage. He is also survived by three children: Claudia Isbell and husband Bob; Beth Houston and husband Gary, all of Little Rock and Amber Brunck and husband Philip of Fort Smith. He will be fondly remembered by six grandchildren: Lee Martin (Mike), Mary Adkins (Jack), Guy Bell, Eric Bell, Andrew Brunck and Hannah Brunck and six grandchildren, as well as his sister, Fannie Macchia, of Jackson, Michigan. A painter, poet and writer, Guy was an avid supporter of education and the arts. "You can never learn too much when you are young," he wrote, "because when you get older and begin to forget you can still end your days with a good store." To honor Guy's lifetime of learning, the family requests that all memorial contributions be made to Hendrix College in support of the Odyssey Endowment. Please send your gift to: Hendrix College Odyssey Endowment 1600 Washington Ave. Conway, AR. 72032.

Nadine
October 24, 1929 - July 4, 2022

Almond Nadine Hogg Edwards, who loved to be called Mama by her children and grandchildren, departed her loving family on Independence Day, July 4, 2022. Nadine was born in Monette, Arkansas on October 24, 1929 to her beloved mother, Claudia Wallace Hogg and her father, Walter Lafayette Hogg.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Guy H. Edwards, her older brother Ben Williams, Jr., her sister Kathaline Hogg Tapp and granddaughter Chosen Brunck.

As a mother, Nadine most valued her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Even in her protracted illness, her first words to visiting family was always to ask, "How is_ doing?" She loved to hear news of her family's daily lives, their accomplishments, and wanted to share in their disappointments.

A quiet woman who avoided being the center of attention, she made those around her feel valued and loved. She loved to cook, and most enjoyed preparing meals that nourished her loved ones when all would gather for her delicious pot roast and her special lemon cake. Consequently, the family table remained the center of life in the Edwards home throughout the years.

Nadine is survived by daughters Claudia Edwards Isbell, Elizabeth Bell Houston (Gary), of Little Rock, Arkansas and daughter Amber Edwards Holmes (Trevor) of Bella Vista, Arkansas, six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren.

A private family memorial service will be held. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Arkansas Children's Hospital.

The family wishes to offer our gratitude to the many devoted caregivers at the Greenhouse Cottages of Poplar Grove for their service to our mother during her final years.

Photo courtesy of Frances Allen Titsworth

Contributed on 7/19/24 by Billsully060
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