Edith was born to John and Bertha Leach on May 14,1930 in Eustace, Texas. She was one of five siblings (brothers Ollie Kenneth and Ottis Marzine and sisters Johnnie Bell and Burena Jean), and a nephew, Harold, who was like a brother, growing up in the country until the family moved to Dallas, TX in 1944. It was in Dallas that she met the love of her life, Walter Harvey. They were married on July 10th, 1948. Edith and Walter were married for 34 years before he passed away in 1982. They had three children: Sandra Diann, Walter Scott, and Gregory Stewart. Edith was blessed to meet Dudley Gibson and gain another partner later in her life. The two were married on January 12th, 2002. Dudley brought joy and happiness to Edith until his passing in 2004.
Edith was a beautiful and loving person who shined as bright as the Texas stars on a clear night. She was a mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother who was devoted to her family. She enjoyed the outdoors, sports, dancing, and spending time with family and friends. Edith’s range of enjoyments and activities spanned from fishing with her family on Lake Texoma to dancing to Big Band music on the weekends to winning 2nd place in the City of Dallas Open Volleyball Championship.
She enjoyed a successful career working for Republic National Bank in the Mortgage Department while building and nurturing her family. She was a proud, and respected, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6796 Auxiliary where she was active helping to raise funds, plan Bingo nights, and dance the night away on Fridays.
Edith’s parents had a love for the Lord that was passed down to their children. This was a love shared by Walter as well. Edith and Walter were members of Casa View Baptist Church where they continued to share their love of our Lord Jesus with their children. Their love of family was second to their faith. Weekends and holidays would find their house full of immediate and extended family sharing meals, laughter, and memories.
She is survived by her children; Sandra Scott, Scott Harvey, and Stu Harvey, 2 stepchildren, Janie and Sonny, 7 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren with one on the way.
She is preceded in death by Walter Harvey and Dudley Gibson, her mother and father, John and Bertha Leach, brothers, Ollie Kenneth and Ottis Marzine, and sisters, Johnnie Bell and Burena Jean.
She was the last remaining sibling of her generation. As the loving matriarch of her extended family, she will be terribly missed.
The visitation will be at Grove Hill Funeral Chapel, Wednesday, December 2, 4:00 – 8:00 pm. The memorial service will be at same location Thursday, December 3, 10:00 am. And a short graveside service.
At 1:00 pm., there will be a “Celebration of Life” at the VFW Post 6796, 9179 Garland Road, Dallas, Tx. 75218 for all.
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