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Edna Sefton

Oct 12th, 1922 - May 2nd, 2016

Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Visitation: 12 noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 6, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home

Interment: Oskaloosa Cemetery

 

     Edna Mae Porter Sefton, age 93, passed away peacefully at the Flora Gardens Care Center in Flora, IL, on Monday, May 2, 2016.  The daughter of Jessie Mae Daugherty and David Christian Porter, Edna Mae was born in Louisville, IL, on October 12, 1922.  She attended elementary and high school in Louisville and there developed a lifelong penchant for math.  Upon high school graduation, Edna went to work at the Flora Shoe Factory.

     At age 24, on December 6, 1946, Edna eloped to marry Byron Sefton; on the eve of her marriage, her giggling siblings informed her father, Dave, of the reason for Edna’s absence.  Edna and Byron raised three children during their twenty-year marriage.  When Byron died in 1966, Edna continued to run the family farm alongside her son, Phil.

     During her long life, Edna found pleasure in many pastimes—scratch cooking, eating, reading, puzzling, gardening, watching sports, debating politics, traveling, talking, and babysitting her grandkids.  She was first baptized and taught Sunday school at Red Brush Christian Church, later became a long-term member of Bethel Christian Church, and—in more recent years—enjoyed church services at her assisted living facility.  A tough cookie, Edna persevered through migraines, high blood pressure, elderly onset leukemia, diverticulitis, arthritis, numerous falls, and the use of the wheelchair she dubbed “The Chariot.”

     Preceding her in death were her parents, David and Jessie Porter; husband, Byron Sefton; siblings—sister Caroline Canny and brothers Herschel, Jason, Henry, Dewey, and (infant) Woodrow Porter; eight sisters- and brothers-in-law, and many close neighbors and friends.  She is survived by one sister-in-law, Bernita Porter; three children—Phil Sefton (Kathy) of Xenia, IL, Janis Hubble (Steve) of Meridian, ID, and Mary Saras (Paul) of Boise, ID; five grandchildren—Jeremy Sefton of Xenia, IL, Shelli Slifer (Chris) of Mode, IL, Brock McKinnon (Jena) of Naperville, IL, and Morgan and Maggie Saras of Boise, ID; seven great-grandchildren; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

     Funeral services for Edna will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 6, 2016, at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora with Pastor Bruce Horsley officiating and a eulogy shared by Dan McKinney.  Visitation will directly precede the funeral service from 12 noon to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will follow in Oskaloosa Cemetery.

     Edna’s family would like to thank her caregivers for providing such loving assistance: Flora Gardens Care Center, the Clay County Health Department Hospice program, Heritage Woods Assisted Living facility, and Edna’s personal caregivers—Tammy Griffith and Velda Lambrich.  A special thank you goes to Kathy Sefton, Edna’s daughter-in-law, for Kathy’s many devoted years of caring for Edna.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be donated to Oil Belt Christian Service Camp; donation envelopes will be accepted at the funeral home.  To share a condolence or memory with the family, visit www.frankandbright.com.

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Condolences

Trudy Zimmerman

May 2nd

I am so sorry for you loss

Dennis and Paula Frutiger and Ashley Britton

May 3rd

Jeremy, so sorry for the loss of your grandmother, Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

family of Edna Mae

May 3rd

Larry and Janet Jones

May 3rd

We are so sorry of the loss of your loved one.

Sarah Lampley

May 3rd

I will miss Edna, she was an sweet lady.

Class of 1972

May 3rd

Janis, please know your classmates send their condolences and are keeping you and your family in our thoughts and prayers.

Debbie (King) Casell

May 3rd

Janis, my deepest sympathy to you at the passing of your Mom. May your memories bring you comfort and warm your heart. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love to you.

Debbie (Thompson) Howe

May 3rd

Janis, Phil, Kathy, & Mary - I have lots of special memories of your family during my high school years. I can close my eyes and return to your dining room table and hear your Mother laugh at some story Janis and I were telling. She was a very special lady and I know you will all miss her. My thoughts and prayers will be with you as you grieve.

Donna Hout Lewis

May 4th

So sorry for your loss. Will keep you all in my prayers during this sad time.

Sammie Wickiser

May 4th

So very sorry on the loss of your mother, grandmother. May the Peace of the Lord be with each of you.

Bud & Linda (King) Martin

May 4th

Our deepest sympathies to the family of Mrs. Sefton. May your many memories comfort each of you in your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers during this sad time.

Doug & Debbie (Showalters) Slover

May 4th

Our sincere sympathies to Edna's family. May you find peace and comfort in your memories that shall always be with you.

Dennis and Candace Goodman

May 4th

Dan and Sherry Kuhlig

May 4th

Janis, Sorry to hear the news. Will be praying for your family in the days to come.

Kent and Debbie Jones

May 4th

You are all in our thoughts and prayers!!

Richard and Karen Stanfield

May 4th

Our prayers, thoughts and sympathy are with the Sefton family.

Judi Hardy Hite

May 4th

Kathy, Phil and family. So sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Carroll Britton

May 5th

I am so sorry for your loss. Ms Edna was so sweet and funny. I enjoyed seeing her daily and joking with her. She is greatly missed.

Nancy Dehart

May 5th

Shelli and family, it was an honor to serve Edna at Heritage Woods. Prayers during this difficult time.

Leon & Glenda Sharp

May 5th

Sorry to hear of your loss, our thoughts & prayers are with the family.

Brian lane

May 8th

Mary and Phil, Your mother was always one of my favorites. I am so blessed to have known her and even more fortunate that she tolerated me. Hugs and prayers to all.

Diana Kuhlig Hatton

May 9th

Janis, I'm so sorry to hear of your Mother's death. My love and prayers to you.

 

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