Edith “Faye” Abshire, 79, departed this earth on Monday, September 14, 2020 at her home in Marengo, Ohio. She was born on December 15, 1940 in Fedscreek, Kentucky to the late George and Elizabeth (Taylor) Lester. Humble and kind, Edith never knew a stranger. She spent many years as a devoted, loving and caring friend, wife, mother and grandmother. In addition to her parents, Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Sylvester Abshire; daughter, Sandra Herndon; and great grandson, Matteo Herndon. Edith is survived by her children, Shelia Sargent, Ron Abshire, Pamela Perry and Kenneth (Kelli) Abshire; 12 grandchildren, Robert (Heather) Sargent, Patrick “PJ” (Angel) Sargent, Jr., Johnny Sargent, Emily Abshire, Danielle (Russel) Skeese, Josh Abshire, Elizabeth (Ellen) Perry, Amber (Deshannon) Shaw, Ann Herndon, Christina (Daniel) Herndon, Kaitlyn Abshire and Kyle Delgado; 28 great grandchildren; and siblings, Sue (Bob) Terry, Darrel Lester, Larry (Diane) Lester, Vivian (Steve) Butcher and Joyce Wilson. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, 5600 E. Broad St., Columbus, OH 43213 with Pastor Richard Hite officiating. Visitation will be 10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M., one hour prior to the service.
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