Dorothy Louise (“Ganny”) Edwards, age 89, passed away April 15, 2011.
Dorothy was born on November 14, 1921 in Brownfield, Texas , the daughter of Virgil A. and Louise Stinson Bynum.
Dorothy graduated from Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas. Married Bruce F. Edwards, Sr. in 1946, lived in College Station,Texas while he completed his degree at Texas A & M University. In 1948 they moved to Sugar Land, Texas and became a member of the Imperial Sugar Co. family and resident of Sugar Land for the next 62 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her twin brother Donald Bynum, husband Bruce F. Edwards, great grandson Dustin Tyler Edwards, and Brother-in-Law Joe Bilder.
She is survived by her sister Bettye Bilder of Wichita Falls, Texas, brother Jack and his wife Diane of Tucson, Arizona , three sons Bruce Jr. and wife Carmen of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, James Randle Edwards and wife Jan of Sugar Land,
Dorothy provided love, care, and support to her whole family and because of that care they were able to accomplish the achievements in their lives. After the death of her husband, she volunteered for many years at Tri City Resale Shop in Stafford. Most recently she enjoyed her last days at Eagles Trace Retirement Community where she enjoyed playing dominos with her friends.
A service of remembrance of Dorothy’s life will be held on Thursday April 21, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church, 502 Eldridge, Sugar Land, Texas 77478 at 10:00 a.m. A private graveside service will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, Texas.
In lieu of the customery rememberances, contributions in Dorothy’s memory to your favorite charity would be appreciated.
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I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says: “There, she is gone!”
“Gone where?”
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear the load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says: “There, she is gone!” There are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: “Here she comes!”
And that is dying.
-Henry Van Dyke
First Presbyterian Church of Sugar Land
Dorothy Louise (“Ganny”) Edwards, age 89, passed away April 15, 2011.
Dorothy was born on November 14, 1921 in Brownfield, Texas , the daughter of Virgil A. and Louise Stinson Bynum.
Dorothy graduated from Tivy High School in Kerrville, Texas. Married Bruce F. Edwards, Sr. in 1946, lived in College Station,Texas while he completed his degree at Texas A & M University. In 1948 they moved to Sugar Land, Texas and became a member of the Imperial Sugar Co. family and resident of Sugar Land for the next 62 years.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her twin brother Donald Bynum, husband Bruce F. Edwards, great grandson Dustin Tyler Edwards, and Brother-in-Law Joe Bilder.
She is survived by her sister Bettye Bilder of Wichita Falls, Texas, brother Jack and his wife Diane of Tucson, Arizona , three sons Bruce Jr. and wife Carmen of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, James Randle Edwards and wife Jan of Sugar Land,
Texas, and Richard Lee Edwards and wife Karry of Sandy, Utah, seven grandchildren, and eight great grand children, five nephews, and two nieces.
Dorothy provided love, care, and support to her whole family and because of that care they were able to accomplish the achievements in their lives. After the death of her husband, she volunteered for many years at Tri City Resale Shop in Stafford. Most recently she enjoyed her last days at Eagles Trace Retirement Community where she enjoyed playing dominos with her friends.
A service of remembrance of Dorothy’s life will be held on Thursday April 21, 2011 at the First Presbyterian Church, 502 Eldridge, Sugar Land, Texas 77478 at 10:00 a.m. A private graveside service will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Rosenberg, Texas.
In lieu of the customery rememberances, contributions in Dorothy’s memory to your favorite charity would be appreciated.
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I am standing upon the seashore. A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze and starts for the blue ocean. She is an object of beauty and strength. I stand and watch her until at length she hangs like a speck of white cloud just where the sea and sky come to mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says: “There, she is gone!”
“Gone where?”
Gone from my sight. That is all. She is just as large in mast and hull and spar as she was when she left my side and she is just as able to bear the load of living freight to her destined port.
Her diminished size is in me, not in her. And just at the moment when someone at my side says: “There, she is gone!” There are other eyes watching her coming, and other voices ready to take up the glad shout: “Here she comes!”
And that is dying.
-Henry Van Dyke
Dorothy and Bruce moved to Sugar Land not long after I left, but I did know her, and my memories are such fond ones of her. She was such a friend also to my mother, Mamie Rachuig.
My deepest condolences to all of you.
blessings,
Mayme Rachuig Bass Hause
In our teenage years, Mrs. Edwards often hired us Binford girls as "babysitters" for the boys. She was always such a gracious and kind lady who we looked up to.
So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. I know Van spent a lot of time at your house while growing up. He had lots of fond memories of those days.
Bruce and Carmen, I think of you often. My email address is jackiebrockprewitt@gmail.com. Would love to hear from you. I am still in Huntsville and both my boys and their families live just minutes from me. I am so blessed.
Turn to God during this time and God Bless You.
Love you, Jackie
We loved Dorothy so much! She was Mom's best friend always, and, they had so much fun together. There will never be another sparkly Ganny. God bless you all...we know how you'll miss her! Janet
Dear Bruce, Carmen and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your mom's death.
Although we did not have the pleasure of knowing her, we have a good idea of the wonderful person she must have been through knowing you Bruce.
Experience has taught us that, no matter how long their lives have been, it is still painful and sad for us when it's time for them to leave this life. May you find comfort in all the wonderful memories you surely have of "life with mom".
Sincerely,
Gordon & Chris Albrecht
Bruce and Carmen. Randy and Jan, Rick and Karry and families--
Dorothy first shared that effervescence in Salt Lake City when we met and in Sugar Land in her home and again in Salt Lake. What a joy to have met and known "the other grandma" with an unfailing enthusiasm for each and every moment/occasion.
Truly, April 21 will be a celebration with her boys and their families and her siblings filled with love and laughter and treasured memories shared.
"Ganny" was so full of life and fun. She was one of our favorite people. Our thoughts and prayers are with all who loved her.
Bruce and Carmen and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ganny will always be a special part of our memories. She was full of life and always had a positive out look on life. She always told us to live to the fullest. No regrets. We are so Blessed to have known her. I pray that I had half the wisdom she had would be truly a blessing.Once she told me about the fish she replaced I could not keep from laughing. She will be in our hearts always.
Our condolences to all of you
David and Donna Wilson
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