Obituary of Donna M. Edwards

Donna M. Edwards 63 of Homer passed away February 1, 2010 at home. Donna was born June 9, 1946 in Cortland the daughter of Donald and Marion Banner. She was co proprietor of J.C. Apartments and had served as the church secretary for the 1st United Methodist Church in Cortland. Donna was a member of the Red Hat Society, the Cortland County Apartment Owners Association, and the Choral Union at SUNY Cortland Donna is survived by her husband of 45 years joseph Edwards of Homer, her mother Marion Banner of Cortland, and her sister Denise (Pete) Banner-Haley of Cortland. Many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends. Donna was predeceased by her father Donald Banner. The family wishes to thank the Cortland County Nursing Staff for assisting Donna in her recent time of need. Memorial services will be held 1:00 pm Friday at the 1st United Methodist Church RT 222 Cortland. Friends are invited to call from 12:00 €“ 12:45 pm prior to the service. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Donnas name is asked to consider the 1st United Methodist Church 734 RT 222 Cortland, or the Cortland County SPCA 879 McLean Road Cortland, NY 13045 To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com May God give all the family, friends and people whose lives were touched by our special friend and the wonderful lady that Donna has always been. Over the years I do not remember a person who has gone so far to touch the lives of those God brought into her world. Donna will be greatly missed, but God has called home a favored daughter. May her voice soar in rejoicing as she joins the angel choir. Nina L. B. Dickinson Dear Joe, I wanted to send you a card but could not find your address. Instead, I am conveying my sympathy to you in this way. I am so sorry to learn that your beloved Donna is gone. She was a wonderful person and together the two of you were a wonderful pair. I am sure you have many memories to keep her fresh in your mind and, hopefully, to help sustain you as you grieve your loss. Sincerely, Janet Steck Joe, Denise and Aunt Marion, Jeff and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. We know that an empty spot will be in your hearts for long time, but that Donna was called to return to the source of life and love from which she came. Please know that you will all be in our thoughts and prayers in the upcoming weeks and months as you grieve for your loss. With Sincerity and Caring, Diane and Jeff Banner of Maryland. So sorry to hear of your loss I haven't seen Donna in several years,but she babysit my oldest son Ron many years ago when Marion I worked together at SCM.I would like to see Marion again if I knew how to contact her. God Bless your family and know she was really one of Gods beautiful persons ,May she rest in peace. Janis (Stanley) Kimball Joe, Was on here checking my brother-in-laws obit when I came across Donna's. We send our condolences to you and all your family. Was so sorry to see this. We thought she was doing much better. Our prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. Jim and Jean Brown