Maggie Edwards (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Maggie Faye (Chastain) McCormick Edwards was born September 28, 1931 in Dallas County, Flatwoods Area, near Long Lane, Missouri, to her parents, Benjamin Harrison Chastain and Dora Belle Ford Chastain. She passed away early Wednesday morning, June 5, 2024 in Lebanon North Nursing and Rehab in Lebanon, Missouri. She was ninety-two years, eight months and eight days of age.
Maggie was one of nine children and attended Flatwoods and Mulligan Schools with her brothers and sisters. She had many fond memories of the Flatwoods and Bennett Spring areas and enjoyed being part of a big family. Being born during the Great Depression and growing up during World War II, she learned many valuable life lessons and the meaning of sacrifice.
In 1952, she was united in marriage to Marvin E. McCormick. They moved to Kansas City where Maggie was employed at Hallmark Corporation and was there until her retirement. Marvin passed away June 25, 1974.
In 1986, she married Quin W. Edwards. They moved to Arkansas and lived for a time before returning to Missouri and living in ElDorado Springs. Quin passed away July 7, 1994. She returned to Lebanon following Quin’s passing to be with her family.
In addition to her husbands, Marvin and Quin, Maggie was preceded in death by her parents, Benjamin and Dora Chastain; four sisters, Opal Cromer, Omega Dove, Louise Jones, and Treva Perry; four brothers, Claude Chastain, Clarence Chastain, Martin Chastain, and Lawrence Chastain, who died at Normandy Landing.
She is survived by many nieces and nephews that she loved very much and a brother-in-law, Tommy McCormick and his wife Kelly of Lebanon, Missouri. Her life revolved around her family and she enjoyed the times they could spend together, making wonderful memories.
Maggie enjoyed dancing, traveling, being with her friends and doing puzzles. She liked to laugh and was a joy to be with. In her later years, she liked a good game of Bingo.
Maggie loved her family very much and her absence leaves a great void. We know her memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.
Services for Maggie Edwards will be Friday, June 7 at 10 a.m. at Holman-Howe Funeral Home in Lebanon
Visitation will be Friday, June 7 from 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. in the funeral home.
Burial will be in Bolles Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested a memorial to either Bolles Cemetery or Flatwoods Cemetery. Donations may be left at the funeral home.
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