Mrs. Mary Jane "Sister" Edwards

August 30, 1950 - October 3, 2018

Ms. Mary Jane Edwards 68yrs; of Magnolia, AR passed away Wednesday, October 3rd, at her home. She was born August 30, 1950 to Cottrell and Mary Jean Rowe in Las Vegas, Nevada. She attended High School in Las Vegas, NV. She had three children. She later moved to Magnolia, AR to raise her children. Mary was an active member of Austin Temple COGIC. This church meant a lot to her because of Jesus Christ and it was her grandfathers church when she was younger; The late Elder Charlie Harris Sr. Mary worked several jobs in Magnolia; a case worker for DHS, truck driving school graduate, and a custodian for the Magnolia School District for over fourteen years till her retirement. Her zest for life was like a ray of sunshine for all those who knew her. She adored her children and grandchildren, as well as other family members. She is preceded in death by parents, Cottrell and Mary Rowe; grandparents, and one brother; Cottrell Jr, and one grandson James “Roadie” Cooper and lifelong friend Billy Ray Parker. She leaves to cherish her memories and love: two sons Cedric (Doris) Rowe (Destrehan, LA) Aldric (Tanya) Rowe (Mesquite, TX), one daughter Jacqulyn (LaQudia) Rowe (Magnolia, AR). Nine grandsons: Roderick (Ariel) Gentry, Ricardo (Christina) French, Stephen (Jessica) Walker, Ken (Shunta) Carey, Cedric (Katrasha) Marshall all of Magnolia. Miles and AJ Rowe (Mesquite, TX), Terrell Rowe (Missouri), Isaiah Rowe (California). Seven granddaughters: Shauna Rowe, Shemesha Rowe, Selena Rowe, Jasmine Jones, Destiny Hunter all of Magnolia, Toni and Alicia Nelson both of Destrehan, LA. One brother Billy Charles Rowe (Magnolia), and two special friends Jean Porchia and Vivian (Sally) Cooper of Magnolia, Ar. Along with a host of nieces and nephews and friends who will miss her dearly. Celebration of life will be held Friday October 12, at 2:00 pm at the Columbia District Auditorium, with burial to follow at Scott Cemetery in Magnolia under the direction of R.L. Reed Funeral Home LLC of Magnolia, AR. Officiant will be Rev. Ronnie Parker. Visitation will be held Thursday from 12 Noon-4:30 at the funeral home. Sign our online guestbook @rlreedfuneralhome.com