Mary Zela Richison Edgar, 82, of Overland, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at her home.

She was born Aug. 25, 1933, in Kinderpost, daughter of James Aaron and Maude Snow Richison. She and William Henry Edgar were married Feb. 25, 1948.

She loved working in her flower beds and being with her family. At age 80, she retired from Sam’s Club, after working there for 35 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Cherri Dennison; a grandson; and a sister, Ethel Trout.

Survivors include three children, Bonnie Charles Flemming, Michael Edgar and Melanie Lynch; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great grandchild; two sisters, Mandy Harlan and Opal Blair; and numerous other family members and friends.

Services were Saturday, Jan. 30, at Fox Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Jordan officiating. Burial was in Roseberry Cemetery near Edgar Springs.

Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.

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