Daphne Edwards

Daphne Edwards, 91, of Millersburg, passed into the Lord's hands on Thursday, October 20, 2016. Daphne was born April 24, 1925 in Southeast Missouri to Chauncey and Daphne Stahl. She taught in a one room school house there during World War II, where she began dating Herbert Edwards, a soldier who was on furlough before heading overseas. After the war ended, they were married for 62 years until Herbert's passing in June 2008. Daphne became a farmer's wife and mother of three children: Lannie, Larry and Leslie. She was a devoted Baptist in Parma, Mo., belonging to the Parma Baptist Church. Daphne and Herbert moved from Parma to Harrisburg in December 1963, bought a farm and settled down to raise their children. Daphne was a member of the Harrisburg Baptist Church and taught Sunday school there. When she wasn't tending to her duties on the farm, she worked for the University Medical Center until her retirement. In 1994, Daphne and Herbert sold the family farm and moved to Millersburg to be closer to their daughter. Daphne was a member of the Millersburg Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, crafting and attending craft shows, reading and tending to her flower garden. Daphne is survived by her daughter, Leslie Gallup and husband Larry Stilts; son, Larry Edwards and wife Deidre Edwards; nine grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Lannie and her three siblings. Funeral arrangements will be held at Memorial Funeral Home, Tuesday October 25, at 10:30 a.m., with visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to a church of your choice or Coyote Hill, 9501 Coyote Hill Rd, Harrisburg, MO 65256.