VENICE, Fla. — Phoebe Elizabeth Edwards, 98, Venice, Fla., passed away April 9, 2017. Phoebe was born in Paintsville, Ky., on Nov. 22, 1918. As a youth she enjoyed spending time on the Ohio River and participating in women's sports. Phoebe raised her two daughters in Huntington, W.Va., then relocated to Columbus, Ohio, where she worked for Landmark Farm Bureau until her retirement. Phoebe became a resident of Warsaw in 1983 and spent many happy years living in the Retired Tigers Apartments, where she enjoyed taking long walks with her friends and spending time with her family. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and a devout Christian. Her greatest pleasure came from reading the Bible, listening to hymns, and enjoying the company of her family and pets. She is survived by daughters, Nell (Sherman) Taylor, Venice, and Brenda Sanders, Chicago, Ill.; grandchildren: Sheree (John Weihmuller) Taylor, Sherman Taylor, Heather (Kim) Long and Christopher (Marienne) Sanders; and great-grandchildren: Matthew, Sherman, Jennifer, Devin, Jessica, Ellie, Thomas, Anna and Gabby. She was preceded by her spouse, Paul Edwards; parents, Jeff and Mary Stafford; and siblings: Daisy Preston, Mitchell Stafford and Denver Stafford. A celebration of her life will be held in Venice. Interment is by Miller Funeral Home, Ashland, Ky. ***** Memorials to Bay Breeze Health and Rehabilitation Center, Venice, Fla.
