Eva Faye Edwards

Eva Faye Edwards (nee Viers), age 79, of Amherst, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 30, 2012, at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain.

She was born on December 24, 1932 in Clinchco, Virginia. She has lived in the Lorain and Amherst area since 1959. Eva was a member of Little Edna Old Regular Baptist Church. She was an avid cook and enjoyed trying out new recipes. She also enjoyed crocheting, watching old westerns, and loved dogs.

Eva is survived by her husband, Elmer G. Edwards. They were married in 1950, and would have been married for 62 years, on May 12. She is also survived by her daughters; Cathy Duncan, of Lorain and Deborah (Balazs) Nagy, of Amherst, her 2 grandchildren; Michael Duncan, of PA and Kimberly Duncan, of Lorain, and her brother, Samuel (Delsi) Viers, of Lorain.

She was preceded in death by her parents; Everett and Vernie T. (nee Deel) Viers.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 3, from 2-4 and 6-8 pm, at the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Rd., Amherst. Her funeral will be held on Friday, at 11:00 am, at the Little Edna Old Regular Baptist Church, 5160 Bond Avenue, Lorain. Elder Larry Newsome and Elder Dennis Elkins, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp.

To send an online condolence, go to www.dovinreberjones.com.