Mary Jeannette Edwards Obituary
Mary Jeannette Edwards, born on September 19, 1946, passed away on November 3, 2026. Mary leaves behind family members and others who acknowledge this loss. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John D. Payton and Marcelia Payton (Turpen); her son Randy Edwards; her grandson Tony Edwards; her son-in-law Brent Stewart; and her siblings, Ruth Blaney, Carroll Payton, Eddie Payton and Larry Payton.
She is survived by: her husband Don Edwards; her daughter Penny Stewart; her brother Terry Payton; her siblings-in-law, Dean Blaney and Barbara Stenger; and her close friends, Timmy, Kara, Cody and Lucas Bosch. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Joines Funeral Home (401 W Gillogly St, Newman, IL 61942). A funeral service was held on Saturday, November 7th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to the Newman Fire Department.
