Zelma L. Edwards

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Lexa Baptist Church
211 Cedar St.
Lexa, AR  72355
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
1:00 p.m.
Service Schedule
Chapel
Lexa Baptist Church
211 Cedar St.
Lexa, AR  72355
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
2:00 p.m.
Cemetery
LaGrange Cemetery
Lee #256
LaGrange, AR  72352
Zelma L. Edwards

of West Helena, AR

July 16, 1933 - January 20, 2020

Zelma L. Edwards, 86, of West Helena, Arkansas passed away Monday, January 20, 2020 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born July 16, 1933 in Lexa, Arkansas to the late Myrtle Elouise and Johnny Guy Galloway.

She was a member of Lexa Baptist Church in Lexa, Arkansas.

She is survived by three sons, Earl Garner of West Helena, Arkansas, David Garner of Lancaster, Kentucky, and Joe Garner (Pam) of Bald Knob, Arkansas; daughter, Mary Williams of West Helena, Arkansas; 14 grandchildren; 31 great grandchildren; nine great-great grandchildren; sister, Pat Griffin (John) of Lexa, Arkansas; brother, Eddie Galloway (Eve) of Georgetown, Kentucky; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Elouise and Guy Galloway; three brothers, Leon Galloway, James Galloway, Arthur Galloway; one daughter, Bonnie Smith.

A church service for Zelma Edwards will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Lexa Baptist Church in Lexa, Arkansas. Visitation will be prior to the service at 1:00 p.m.,
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at Lexa Baptist Church in Lexa, Arkansas. Interment to follow at LaGrange Cemetery in LaGrange, Arkansas. Brother Tommy Jacobs will officiate.

Pallbearers are James Griffin, Joe Garner, Jr., Michael Ferebee, Jimmy Sanders, Harold Newsom, and Tyler Griffin.

Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870) 572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

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Sue Russell
Turner, AR
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Brother Joe and Pam

I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. Love you all.

Karen Herrington
Colorado Springs, CO
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Joe and Family. So sorry for your loss. She was my rock many years ago. Always pushing me to be strong. Loved her and her awesome sense of humor and no nonsense attitude. May you all find comfort in all the amazing memories she left with you. You're in our thoughts and prayers. God bless. Love you all. Karen and Al Herrington

Yvonne
, SC
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Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Zelma was a beautiful person inside and out and I’m going to miss her. Sending continued prayers to the family. ♥️

Cathy Johnston
West Helena, AR
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Sorry for the loss of your mother. Praying fie peace and comfort through this.

Missy Ishmael
West Helena, AR
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

Joe and family,
I just wanted to tell you how sorry I am over the loss of your Mom. I have lots of fond memories of when we all worked together many years ago.

Jack,Kim and Justin Harcourt
Cabot, AR
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Tuesday, January 21, 2020

So sorry to hear about Selma she was a good women to all. Prays are with the family.🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻