Edith (Barber) Lyell

Edith Lyell of Hohenwald, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday November 8, 2024, at the age of 85.

She was born on February 22, 1939, in Lewis County to Boss and Lois Edith Barber. She married Abner Andrew Lyell on July 7, 1956. Edith was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, caregiver, and a faithful prayer warrior. She loved her family and loved spending time with them.

Edith and her husband worked at and retired from Genesco and made many friends throughout their time working there.

You could describe Edith and Abner as devoted Christians. Their lives were changed during a revival at Buffalo Valley Methodist Church in the early 1970’s. They were also among the founding members of Freedom Holy Temple in Hohenwald.

Edith spent her final months as a resident of AHC Natchez Trace in Hohenwald. She was loved and cared deeply for by the staff. While there she became a member of the “Golden Girls”- a distinguished group of ladies who shared many laughs and fun times.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 57 years, her daughter Lisa Rawdon; her four brothers, Jess, Arthur (Ott), Robert, and Andrew (Snooks); and her sister Martha Elizabeth Breece.

Survivors include her sons:

Timothy (Leslie) Lyell

Gregory Lyell

Son-in-law Mike Rawdon

Grandchildren:

Barry (Heather) Rawdon

Stephany (Chad) Ashmore

Emily (Jonathan) Barnes

Stephen (Sarah) Lyell

Sarah Conner

Cassidy Heil

Caleb Lyell

Shelby (Jeremy) Landis

Emma Barrier

Great-grandchildren include:

Madeline and Evelyn Rawdon

Mercie Ashmore

Everett Barnes

Grady, Carson, Jacob, and Emma Lyell

Brinley and Corbin Conner

Charlie, Hadley, and Hunter Max Heil

Jase, Maya, Sunny, and Isaac Landis.

She also leaves behind numerous nieces and nephews whom she dearly loved.

Visitation with family and friends will be held in the Chapel of Adair Funeral & Cremation Services on Saturday November 16,2024, from 12:00 until time of service of 2:00 pm.

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