Thelma M. (nee Ballou), beloved wife of the late Harold Edwards. Loving mother of Carol J. Edwards, James R. (Adriana), and Jerry M. (Pauline) Edwards. Dear sister of Joyce Lucas. Beloved grandmother of Garrett M. and Bethanie M. Edwards. Also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Thelma passed away Monday, May 9, 2011 at age 98. Visitation 10:00 A.M. Friday, May 13th until time of Funeral Service at 12 Noon at Schmidt-Dhonau-Kucner Funeral Home 8633 Reading Road, Reading. Memorials may be made to the Mission Fund at Gospel Baptist Church 6477 Cooper Road Montgomery, OH 45242 or Vitas Hospice 11500 Northlake Drive Suite 400 Cincinnati, OH 45249. Online condolences may be made at www.schmidtdhonaukucner.com.