Obituary

Ruth M. Edwards, 63, Newton, died Friday, September 24, 1993 at her home. She was born February 10, 1930 at Halstead, the daughter of Clarence and Leeta Samuel Stewart. A longtime Newton resident, she was a 1948 graduate of Newton High School. She was a homemaker. She was a membmer of the First United Presbyterian Church of Newton.

She married Richard D. Edwards on June 3, 1951 at Newton. He preceded her in death on July 17, 1988.

Survivors: son, Richard Edwards, Riverside, California; daughter, Barbara Edwards, Newton; her mother of Newton and two grandchildren.

Graveside Service was Monday, September 17 at Greenwood Cemetery in Newton. A memorial has been established with the Central Homecare and Hospice Inc.