Edith Owen Wilder Obituary
The world bids farewell to Edith Owen Wilder in New Albany, Mississippi, departing on May 1, 2026 at the age of 99. Edith leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Edith Owen Wilder or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Lee Owen and Myrtle Randolph Owen; her husband Edward Y. Wilder; her grandchildren, LaDonna Wilder and Robert Mike Wilder; and her siblings, Nannie Lee Tidwell, Leon Owen, J. W. Owen, Ernest "Snap" Owen and Enoch Owen.
She is survived by: her children, Carolyn Dees (Richard) of New Albany, Janice Tennyson (Gary) of Birmingham and Robert "Bob" Wilder of Slaton, Texas.; and her grandchildren, Brian Wilder (Monica), Jennifer Hardy (Gabe), Christina Worby (Ryan), Lisa Gonzales (Chris), Emily Ruiz (Ronnie), Mark Dees (Michelle), Amanda Dees Mooneyhan (Tracy), Laura Adams (Jay), Anna Nance and Rebecca Bowen (Bo).
Visitation was held on Sunday, May 3rd 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the United Funeral Service. A funeral service was held on Sunday, May 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the United Funeral Service, Inc. (700 MS-15, New Albany, MS 38652).
