Linda Lou Folmer Edwards, 78, of Chester

Linda Lou Folmer Edwards, 78, of Chester

Linda Lou Folmer Edwards, 78, from Chester, was called home by her savior on October 18, 2019.  She was born September 5, 1941 to George W. and Cora Mae (Cunningham) Folmer at Pomeroy, Ohio.  

A graduate of Pomeroy High School class of 1959, Linda married Pearl “Buddy” Edwards on February 13, 1962.  She was a devoted wife and mother of four children; Rebecca “Becky” Edwards, Chester; John (Deborah) Edwards, Tuppers Plains; David (Debra) Edwards, Pomeroy; and Mary (Shawn) Edwards Stallings, Danville, Virginia.  She was actively involved in her family’s lives through various organizations such as the Chester Volunteer Fire Department, PTA/PTO, Boy Scouts, the children’s and grandchildren’s 4-H activities, as well as her church events. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Pearl Edwards, her mother and father, brothers Donald Folmer Sr, James Folmer, and William Folmer.  She is survived by her four children, a sister Shelby Davis, and a brother George Folmer Jr.  Seven grandchildren; Nicole (Josh) Fogle, Kyle (Delyssa) Edwards, Whitley Leach, Brittney (Jake) Pierce, Katelyn Edwards, Joseph Leach, and Nicholas Edwards, as well as 5 great grandchildren. 

Viewing hours are Monday, October 21 6-8 p.m. at Anderson-McDaniel Funeral Home in Pomeroy, Ohio with services being held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, October 22 with Pastor Jonathan Mollohan officiating.  Internment will be at Memory Gardens Cemetery.