Edna M. Langston, age 79, of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away Wednesday December 4, 2013 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Edna was born June 4, 1934 in Corinth, MS to the late Marshall and Ella (Ridge) Lothenore. She was a long time receptionist and secretary at the Portage Adult Education Center a former clerk for the Portage Public Library. Edna was a member of the Vineyard Church in Valparaiso.
She loved her family and her church.
Edna is survived by her four daughters, Marsha (Greg) Cherrier of Portage, Judy Stewart of Haslet, TX, Joyce (Don) Giertz of Portage and Karen (Mike) Brison of Crete, IL; one brother Pastor Bob (Kay) Lothenore of Sherman, TX; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.
Edna was preceded in death by her husband Aaron Langston, parents, son Eddie Langston, granddaughter Lindsey Langston, eight brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 am Monday December 9, 2013 at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel 5341 Central Avenue with Pastor Bob Lothenore officiating. Burial will follow in McCool Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 2-8 pm at the Funeral Home.
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