Emily Sue Edrington

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Visitation Schedule
Roller-Swift Funeral Home
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
11:00-11:30 AM
Service Schedule
Roller-Swift Chapel
2173 S. U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola,, AR  72370
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
11:30 AM
Cemetery
Mississippi County Memorial Gardens
2173 South U.S. Hwy 61
Osceola, AR  72370
Memorial Contributions
Osceola First United Methodist Church
303 S. Carthon
Osceola, AR  72370
Emily Sue Edrington

of Osceola, AR

December 24, 1924 - August 11, 2012

Emily Sue Silverblatt Edrington, 87, of Osceola, Arkansas passed away August 11, 2012. Emily was born in Memphis, TN on December 24, 1924 to Dave and Nancy Silverblatt. She attended the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and was a majorette for the University marching band. Emily returned to Osceola and married her childhood sweetheart, Joe William Edrington (Bill Joe), on August 10, 1945.

Shortly after they married, Bill Joe left for the Philippines to serve in the US Army. When he returned they started their family. Emily was a stay at home mom, but was very active in her community. She was a member of the Junior Auxiliary, PEO and the First United Methodist Church, and loved to play bridge. She was the owner and operator of the Town Shop for several years.
Survivors include one daughter, Susan Colford (Tom) of Little Rock, AR; two sons, Joe W. Edrington, Jr. of Bartlett, TN and David Clay Edrington of Little Rock, AR; five grandchildren, Jennifer Skinner, Meredith Agostinelli, Molly Berry, Bill Joe Edrington and Justus Collier Edrington; five great grandchildren, Clay Skinner, Ellen Skinner, Charlie Berry, Baylor Berry and Evelyn Grace Agostinelli.

Emily was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Joe William Edrington, her parents, Dave and Nancy Silverblatt and a brother, Charles, W. Silverblatt.


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12 Condolence(s)
jama
seaside, FL
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013

joe, i just found out about your Mother, I am so sorry, --we had wonderful Mothers. Thinking of you and David. Love and Always, j

Floy Nickol Blustein
MEMPHIS, TN
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Thursday, August 16, 2012

I will miss your smile....Our families were good friends
The Good Ole days are gone. Love, Floy Nickol Blustein

Martha and Joe Dooley
Hot Springs, AR
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Susan and Family,
Our deelpest sympathy for the loss of your dear Mother.

judi chiles
joiner, AR
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

so sorry will miss her at peo and church wonderful smile and laugh

Charline Massey Watson
Olive Branch, MS
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Emily Sue was a wonderful person and I enjoyed seeing her along with June and Ditsy earlier this year. When I saw her in June, we both remembered childhood days and her being a majorette for UT! She will be greatly missed.

Bob Kendrick
Jonesboro, AR
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Susan and all,
Your Mother was a wonderful human being, she always had a glow of happiness around her. Just as your Dad is missed so will your Mother. You were lucky to have been born in the family that you were.
My prayers and deepest sympathies go out to you and all.

Pat Colford
Jacksonville, AR
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Susan, it was truly a privilege knowing your mother. She was the epitome of Southern grace and style and will be missed by all who knew her.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Pat and Bob

STEVE STEVENS
MARION, AR
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Monday, August 13, 2012

PROBABLY THE HAPPIEST PERSON I HAVE EVER
KNOWN........LAUGHED ALL THE TIME. SHE AND HER FAMILY WERE MY FAMILY'S FIRST NEIGHBORS
THAT I REMEMBER. I'M SURE THAT SHE, BILL JOE,
MY MOTHER AND FATHER AND MANY MORE OF HER
FRIENDS AND RELATIVES ARE TOGETHER NOW
HAVING A "BIG OLD TIME"..................

Bonnie Taliaferro Hawkins
Walls, MS
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Monday, August 13, 2012

I have so many memories of the fun times we had and how we used to laugh. Sorry I can't be there with you, but you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Linda McIntyre
Orlando, FL
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Sunday, August 12, 2012

So sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. Aunt Emily was an amazing person. We all have great memories that will last forever.

Sharon Kennemore Forehand
Sardis, MS
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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Susan and family, I am so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. My prayers are with you.

Jan Fain
Osceola, AR
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Saturday, August 11, 2012

Mrs. Emily is going to be missed dearly. I thought she was one of the nicest ladies that I first met when I came to Osceola.