I.B. Edwards-Gordon

1925-2022

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I.B. Edwards-Gordon was born on June 14, 1925 in Quitman to the late Clifton Edwards and Delma Edwards. 

She attended Quitman public schools and finished the 11th grade. She worked as a nurse’s aide for 30 years. While managing her job she took care of preserving the fruit of the farm crops as well as a dedicated wife, wonderful home maker and mother. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton; daughter, Marva Joe; son Charles Ray; two brothers, Everett and Robbie; and three sisters, Dorothy, Nadee, and Eurlaine.

She leaves to mourn her three sons, Edward Gordon (Jennell), Paul Gordon (Margaret) and David Gordon (Barbara); two daughters, Sherlyn McLemore (Orie) and Dorothy Warren (Ervie); 17 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; 27 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. 

Visitation was held from 9-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Service was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 2022 at Brocks Chapel United Methodist Church with graveside following at Mt. Shiloh Cemetery in Quitman.