Edna was preceded in death by her husband, William D. Swain; her parents, Edna Elain Brown and Emanuel Lester Cosmah; her daughter and son, Angel Lynn Johnson and Wally F, Barker Jr.; and her sister, Linda Lee Walker. She is survived by her brother, Butch Cosmah (Tina); her grandson, Jason Johnson (Alicia); her granddaughter, Christi Fuller; along with five great grandchildren.
Throughout her life, Edna’s presence was a steady comfort—marked by a beloved devotion to family and a quiet readiness to care for others. She found joy in the music of Elvis Presley and could often be counted on to welcome a good rock and roll song with the kind of spirit that invited others to smile and join in. Her faith remained a source of strength, guiding her days with purpose and reassurance.
Edna also cherished the simple beauties that make life rich: the changing of the seasons, time spent traveling with family, and the closeness that comes from shared moments. In all these things, she reflected a life centered on love—given freely, received gratefully, and remembered always.
A Visitation for Family and Friends of Edna will be held at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, Fisher Chapel, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907, on Thursday November 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM. A Celebration of Edna's Life will follow at the same location on Thursday November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
A Committal Service will be held at Fort Mitchell National Cemetery, 553 AL-165, Fort Mitchell, AL 36856, on Friday November 13, 2026, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am.
