Edna P. Dallas
Edna P. Dallas, 90, of Anna, died on Aug. 8, 2022, at her home.
She was born on Feb. 23, 1932, in Johnston City, the daughter of Loren and Freida Clayton.
She married Floyd Dallas on April 8,1952, in Jonesboro.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Floyd Dallas of Anna; children Mel (Gail) Dallas of Indianapolis, Ind., Carter Dallas of Anna and Gwen (J.D.) Tripp of Anna; grandchildren Brandy (Patrick) Leary of Overland Park, Kan., Clark Dallas of Austin, Texas, Britton Dallas of Lockport, Alyssa (Chris) Solomon of Cobden and Jaryt Tripp of Brooklyn, N.Y.; great-randchildren Morgan (Matt) Bodnar, Jack, Ryan and Amanda Leary; cherished friend Mary Lou Wright; other special relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Loren Clayton Jr.; a sister, Alberta Stephens; and a dear friend, Gene Wright.
Mrs. Dallas was an active and faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Jonesboro for 69 years. She loved the Lord with all her heart.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her family was blessed by the wonderful Christian life she lived. She loved, and prayed for, her family fiercely. Her words, “love and prayers,” were written on every card she and Papa ever sent.
She worked as a bookkeeper for her husband Floyd in the business he owned, Whitney Accounting, for many years.
She loved gathering with her family and cooking huge, delicious Sunday dinners, as well as holiday feasts with several scrumptious desserts. She was a beloved mama to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren; tirelessly supporting and cheering for them in all their endeavors. She also enjoyed reading and spending time with her church family.
Funeral services for Edna Dallas were at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna, with Pastor Perry Williams officiating. Interment followed in the Anna Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to Hospice of Southern Illinois. Her family expressed sincere gratitude to the wonderful staff of Hospice for the excellent care they provided to their precious wife, mother and mama during her illness.
To view the obituary and to leave online condolences for the family, visit www.rendlemanhilemanfh.com.
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna was in charge of arrangements.