Lois “Louie” Elaine Edwards, age 74 of Wayland, went to be with the Lord Monday, June 1, 2021. She was preceded in death by her parents Willis and Grace Button; husband, Loren “Butch” Edwards; and brothers Bob Tolhurst and Fred Tolhurst. She is survived by her children James (Dawn) Edwards and Jodi Wilcox; grandchildren Jimmy Jack (Glenna) Edwards, Andrew (Yvonne) Pardee, Daniel (Jamie) Stanton, Jason (Marcia) Stanton; six great-grandchildren; partner, Jim Hilliker; sisters Mary (Gordie) Navis and Bonnie Brenner; brother, Ed (Charlene) Tolhhurst; several nieces and nephews and extended family and friends.
Louie retired from Wayland Union High School as “Lunch Lady Louie” after 30 years of service. She made sure that no child went hungry and gave them a big smile with their food. She was also Mrs. Claus in the Christmas Parade for 25 years. Louie will be remembered for her love of cooking and singing. She sang in the church choir and loved singing with her family. Louie touched the lives of everyone she met. We would all call her if we needed advice. Whenever anyone came to Louie with a concern or needed counsel, she always did her best to give her undivided attention - never judging, always listening. Everybody who knew her knew that she always had a witty comment for every situation, but only a select few knew about her “naughty side." She will be greatly missed by her family, lifelong friends and the Wayland community.
A time to visit with family and friends will be held 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at the Kubiak-Cook Funeral Home, 312 N. Main Street, Wayland, MI, with a luncheon to follow at the United Church of Wayland, 411 E. Superior St. Wayland, MI. The family welcomes memories and messages in their guest book online at www.kubiakcookwayland.com.
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