Ida Mae Edmondson

Margaret Bradley and Benjamin Edmondson, Sr. She peacefully transitioned to be with

the Lord and her loved ones on March 19, 2025.

Ida Mae gave her life to Christ at an early age and was raised in church with a father, as

a pastor, in a Baptist church throughout her childhood. She was an active member of

Full Gospel Holy Temple when possible. Ida received her education at James Madison

and El Centro in Dallas, Texas.

For many years, Ida worked as a Patient Care aide at Girling Home Health, assisting

patients until her health began to decline. She was a devoted and loving mother,

grandmother, and friend who always put others’ needs before her own.

A woman of incredible strength, warmth, and compassion, Ida was the heart of her

family. Her kindness and generosity were unmatched, and her home was always open

to those in need of comfort, laughter, and love. She was a guiding light, offering wisdom

and advice with a loving heart, and her love for her children, grandchildren, and great-

grandchildren was truly boundless.

Ida Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Margaret and Benjamin Sr.;

grandmother, Ida; grandfather, Will; brother Benjamin Jr.; sister, Dorothy; nieces,

Lodestus and Brenda; nephews Carl and Rickey; grandnephew Ronald Jr.

She is survived by her two daughters, Latisha Edmondson and Ida Shackelford (Derrick

Shackelford) and her son Dennis Bill IV (Kay Bills), and stepdaughter Belinda Florence. 14

grandchildren: Terry, Ryan, Robert, Denote, Pamala, Derrick Jr, Jazmyne, Cedric,

Zoporia, Damarion, Donnie, Melissa, Lakirra, and Trinnitty. 16 great grandchildren. Two

nephews, Christopher Edmondson and Frank Harris. A host of relatives and friends.

The following individuals held a special place in Ida Mae’s heart: Tyrone, Glenda, Tia,

Michael, and Marsha.

Her love will forever live in our hearts, and her memory will continue to inspire us every day.