Edna Jean Dancy Cleary Obituary
We announce the death of Edna Jean Dancy Cleary of Wilkesboro, North Carolina, who passed away on October 11, 2026, at the age of 80. Edna will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Edna Jean Dancy Cleary to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ed Grimes and Alva Church; her sons, Chris Cleary and Dan Anderson; and her sister Rachel Handy.
She is survived by: her children, Jeanne Cleary (Morris) of McGrady, Margie Spears of North Wilkesboro, Jeanette Anderson of Wilkesboro, Sandy Brown (Joey) of North Wilkesboro, Cynthia Osborne (Shane) of McGrady, Beth Johnson (Jessie) of McGrady and Charles Cleary of Hays; and her brother Ed Grimes of Union Grove. She is also survived by twenty-eight grandchildren, thirty-eight great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Miller Funeral Service (180 Sparta Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659). A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 18th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Miller Funeral Chapel (180 Sparta Rd, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659).
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