Melody Lynn Edwards

Lloyd and Jonathan, you know that our thoughts and prayers have been focused on you. We are very sorry for your loss. We know for sure, however, that while Jesus weeps for you in your sorrow, he must be so glad to see Melody's arrival. I know he was needing some help and He knows Melody is a faithful worker. We love you guys and know that you will miss her until that great reunion when Christ returns.

My prayers are with you and your entire family.

To: Melody's Loving Family

You are in my prayers and in my heart at this sorrowful time. But, please look up and know that she is with her heavenly father looking down on you an smiling that beautiful, loving smile of hers. She loved everyone and everyone loved her. She will be surely missed and reminisced about. She lived life to it's fullest and loved every minute of it. Melody will be remembered for her vivacious and wonderful personality and heart and all her cute little sayings. Rest in Peace until we see you again.

Melody will be missed by everyone in every way...a joy to work with and know personally.

Thinking of you. Sorry for you loss.

We send our love and prayers, from all the family here in Arkansas.

my sincerest condolences

Initially I knew Melody only through work. She supervised certain cases assigned to me and we develeped a friendship beyond work. I got to know Lloyd, and of course, Jonathan,
the love of her life. I have rarely seen such a loving and dedicated mother, and she literally beamed when she talked about him.

I am on a business trip in the Northeast, so I cannot be at the visitaiton on Thursday. Nonetheless, I wish I could visit with family and friends, as I know there would be tears, and yet some laughter. There was always laughter when Melody was around. She had a macabre sense of humor that was undeniable, and I will miss that very much.

There are times when you hear of the sudden passing of one so dear that the urge to scream NO NO is so strong. This is one of those times. There are so many things that describe Melody: wife, mother, daughter, niece, dear friend---along with witty, full of life--I could go on and on. Whatever Jonathan was involved in, Mel was there to cheer him on. To say she will be missed is an understatement.
Please know that my prayers are with her dear family. Never forget how much she loved you . We can all say that this was one special lady!!!
Nelda

Lloyd and Jonathan you are in our prayers. May you find comfort in God's word. You have been blessed as we have by the love, kindness and quick wit of Mel. She was a ray of sunshine to anyone that she met.
Yesterday while thinking about Mel I looked up into the sky and saw a cloud with the sun behind it which gave a picture of a ring around the cloud. I believe that was Mel looking down and telling me that she will always be with her circle of friends.
Thank you Lord for giving my family the great pleasure of knowing Mel for a season.
We will all miss you very much, and will be here for Lloyd and Jonathan.
And Mel as you would say, "YOU HEARD ME" something I will always remember when I think of you.

Love,
Mary, Wesley and Celeste Hendrick

I have known and loved Mel since she was a little girl and our neighbor in Pecos. I remember her beautiful smile, her great sense of humor and her winning personality. She was a joy to everyone who knew her. My heart aches for her family and, yes, for her friends. Please, find confort in knowing that she was loved and admired by everyone who was lucky enough to have known her. God's blessings on all of you.
Viola Brammer

Melody was my friend, sounding board, and shoulder to cry on. She was always there for me in good and bad times. She would stop everything to help a friend, and use a little of the time to show you some pictures of Jonathan and brag on him. My how she was proud of her son, if love was money Jonathan would be the richest young man in the world. May God Bless her as she continues on in her new life!!

Lloyd and Jonathan,
Our prayers are with you both. Melody was a very special lady and will be missed so very much by my family and the Hardin Jefferson Band Booster Family.

Kevin, Andrea and Adam Haskett

Dearest Lloyd and Jonathan,
I am so sorry for your loss. Melody always had a smile that brought sunshine to those she met. Please know that if there is anything at all that we can do for you please don't hesitate to ask. Remember that God is with you even though you may feel alone, you're not.
Tracey, Scott, Ethan, & Hannah

May you find comfort in the memories that are yours to cherish always, and strength in the companionship of those who share your loss.... I have learned never to underestimate the healing power we all have. It is always there to be used for the highest good. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. (Matthew 5:4) May it be a source of inner strength to know that there's a loving God watching over you, and that, throughout this time of need, He'll stay close by your side. I have fought the fine fight, I have run the course to the finish, I have observed the faith.-2Timothy 4:7. As for me, I will lie down that I may sleep; I shall certainly awake, for Jehovah himself keeps supporting me. -Psalms 3:5

I am so sorry for your loss. Ms. Edwards was a beautiful person and will be truly missed.

my prayers are with you.

I have known Melody since 1972 when I was a senior at Forest Park High School, and she was a freshman. We later worked together at Crawford and Company in the late 1980's. From a professional standpoint, I think Mel was a very good adjuster. She knew when to stand her ground, and when to back off. She was always very fair with people, and that is one of her greatest qualities. Mel was always alot of fun to be around. She had a great sense of humor, always quick with a joke or funny remark, and was a good sport when the joke ended up being on her. We are all truly going to miss Mel, but let us remember that God has called one of his finest and brightest "stars" to be with him in Heaven for eternity. Thank you Melody for touching my life in many positive ways.....Anthony Fasulo

Condolences to all of the family We know you will miss her dearly, just put your trust in the Lord and He will comfort you during the days ahead.

Wayne & Beth Davis

I'm still in shock over the passing of Melody. I met her through the HJ band booster club while I was a board member. I loved her sense of humor, she always made us laugh at the meetings. It was difficult for her to stand for too long in the concession so she started doing fundraisers for our kids on her own and donating the profits to the band boosters as well as serve on the Band Booster Scholarship Committee. She LOVED "The Big Blue Machine" with all her heart and wanted to see every band student to do well. She very rarely missed a performance and would proudly watch them perform with tears rolling down her face because she was so proud of them. She unselfishly donated her time and money to make sure that each band student had a homecoming mum this past year and organized the Transiberian Orchestra Concerts trips to Houston for the past 2 years. She always had great ideas to try to raise money for our kids and we wouldn't have our little stuffed "Hootie" if it wasn't for her. Lloyd and Jonathon I'm so sorry for your loss. Jonathon she loved you so much, she talked about you all the time. I am glad to have known her and will miss her. The Big Blue Machine now has an Angel in Heaven watching over them.

I met Melody while she was working at the football games at Hardin-Jefferson. She did so much for the school and band. She was a very caring person. We will miss her.

The Herrington family wishes to express our deepest sympathy in the loss of Melody, our beloved niece and cousin. Our prayers are with Jonathan and Lloyd as well as Wesley, Caroline, Lonny, Michelle, Jennifer, Lori, Margaret, and C.B. We love you all and we know God will give you strength as you face each new day.

Roger & family and Vergie "Sister"

Melody was a rare individual, a sweet friend who touched everyone she met with her gifts of love and laughter. We are all better for having met her and called her our friend. God bless her loved ones during this difficult time.

LLOYD AND JONATHON:
I HAVE BOTH OF YOU AND MELODY IN MY PRAYERS. I AM SO GLAD I GOT TO SEE HER 6 WKS AGO WHEN I WAS IN TOWN.OH HOW I LOVED HER, AND STILL DO! JUST BECAUSE SHE IS GONE PHYSICALLY DOES NOT MEAN THE LOVE STOPS.THE FRAGRANCE OF HER LIFE WILL ALWAYS SURROUND US. LOVE, CYNTHIA

In the short time I have known Melody she has really touched my heart. My prayers go out to her family.

To the wonderful family of my dear friend Melody "Heffer" Edwards. Death is never a comfort to anyone and especially a death that was so sudden. I know that we will all miss her and will probably laugh at some of the funny things that she would say and do.To "Doodles"- Jonathan, hold your head high and know that you had a mother who loved you more than life itself. I know she taught you right from wrong ; keep her standards and remember her kindness and unconditional love for you and the family. God Bless this family and remember to look to the hills that cometh thy help, because all of our help cometh from the Lord. Bertha& Frank Antwine

To Melody's family....I am so sorry for your loss. melody was a wonderful person that came into my life through the Claims Adjusters Association & Insurance Women Association. She always had a smile to share with everyone. RIP Melody and my life was blessed for having known you.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of you today. So sorry for your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with yall during this time of grief. May God hold each of you close and give you a peace tat surpasses all understanding.

Melody will always be my dearest friend and "sister". She will be so sorely missed by all who knew and loved her.
I know for a fact that she is now resting in her Savior's arms. I can't wait for the day when we will all be rejoined with her and Laura in Heaven.
I love you all!

Debbie Sanders