Edna New
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Edna New

  • March 9, 1960 - October 29, 2009
  • Decatur, Michigan
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“sad to hear Edna passed......we went to school together and rode the same bus for many years....such a kind person ”
1 of 6 | Posted by: Dan Carrington - NULL

“Edna was a great friend of mine in school. She was my best friend for a period of time growing up, but for some reason we grew apart - we were still...Read More » ”
2 of 6 | Posted by: Sandy Madaras - Paw Paw, MI

“Dear Family~My thoughts and prayers go out to you. I have good memories of Edna when in School. We use to stay the night with each other. I have a...Read More » ”
3 of 6 | Posted by: Kyle Conklin - Lawrence, MI

“Linda, I am so sorry for your mother's passing. ”
4 of 6 | Posted by: Anne Koppers - Pulaski, WI

“I may have known Edna formally as a client but it didn't take long to feel like she was a friend. I had known her for 10 years watching her children...Read More » ”
5 of 6 | Posted by: Theresa Root - Decatur, MI

“To Edna's New Family,My heart goes out to the Family during this difficult time of sorrow. I am very sorry for your loss.May you find comfort and...Read More » ”
6 of 6 | Posted by: Marie (Moore) Wheaton - MI


Edna’s life began on March 9, 1960 in Hazard, KY, the daughter of Alex and Alice (Mack) New.

She worked as a social worker for the Homeless Shelter of Decatur.

Her loving family includes her children Belinda Sanchez of Lawrence, Jose Frias of Decatur, and Jeremy Morales of Decatur, sister Evelyn (Dale) Avery of Decatur, grandson Blayd Stevens of Lawrence and special friend Tina Jimenez of Decatur.

Edna passed away at her home on Thursday October 29, 2009.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Edna’s family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at McLauchlin-Clark Funeral Home where her funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday led by Pastor Mike Heflin. She will be laid to rest in Lakeside Cemetery in Decatur at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Edna’s name may be directed to the family in care of Belinda.

Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Edna at www.mclauchlin-clark.com .