Mildred Edney

Mildred G. Edney, age 90, of Erwin, passed away on Thursday, November 20, 2014, at Erwin Health Care Center. She was a native of Unicoi County and a daughter of the late Hobert and Cordia Keever Hensley. She was a cashier with White’s Supermarket and a loving homemaker. Mildred was a member of First Pentecostal Holiness Church of Erwin. She loved to read and cook. In addition to her parents, Mildred is preceded in death by husband William “Lish” Edney, son David Toby Edney, brothers Eugene Hensley, Jimmy Hensley, William Hensley, Wayne Poore and by sisters Roxy Nelson, Kathleen Renfro, and Wiladean Edwards.Mildred G. Edney has left to cherish her memory: Children: Marie Keller of Fort Oglethorpe, GA Jimmy L. Edney of Erwin, TN Charles A. Edney of Raleigh, NC Mary Doty of Erwin, TN Terry Dennis Edney of Panama City, FL Michael L. Edney of Erwin, TN Several Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren and Great-Great Grandchildren Brother: Roy Hensley of Fayetteville, NC Sisters: Pauline Peterson of Erwin, TN Several Nieces and NephewsA visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Valley Funeral Home, and other times at the home of Jimmy Edney, 104 Fanning Ave., Erwin , TN 37650. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Mildred G. Edney in a funeral service to be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 23, 2014 in the chapel of Valley Funeral Home. Reverend James Dunn will officiate. Vocal selections will be provided by Jimmy Dunn. A graveside committal service will follow at McInturff Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family through our website at www.valleyfuneralhome.net. These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Mildred G. Edney through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, TN, 423-743-9187.Read Obituary