LOUISE BLAIR EDWARDS

Our beloved Louise Blair Edwards (née Tate) departed from the earthly

realm on Saturday, July 2, after living a full, colorful life. She was 94 years

old. The vibrant matriarch was born to Shawnee & Mattie Mae Tate on

March 24, 1928, in Okmulgee, Oklahoma.

Louise was the youngest sibling (Verlyn and Rosie preceded her in death)

and was affectionately known as “Big Sis.”

The proud Oklahoman attended Wheatley High School in Beggs,

Oklahoma. At 18 years of age, Louise relocated to San Diego, California,

with her late husband Cornelius Claymon Edwards, Sr. in 1946. The couple

had six children during their union– Doris (Joseph), Ronald, who preceded

her in death, Yvonne (James), Cornelius Jr (Sheila), Michael Sr (Sally) and

Larry Sr (Deborah). The doting matriarch had 15 grandchildren– Laron,

Kevin Sr., Katrina, Marcus, Christian, Jason, Larry Jr., Michael Jr., Aaron,

Jennifer, Charlton, Eric Jr., Dieynaba, Shawnee and Samona and 24 great-

grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild. Felicia Edwards preceded her in

death.

Louise took pride in her career, family and worship. She joined Linda Vista

2nd Baptist Church. She also worked for Convair and then the University

of California-San Diego, where she retired from a Senior Supervisor

position after 23 years.

The 94-year-old spirited woman was an avid traveler–enjoying the

treasures of the Caribbean Islands offered. She also enjoyed spending time

with her family and friends playing Pakeno.

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