Louella Jean Edens, 86, of Terra Alta, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, in her home, after a brave battle with cancer.
She was born November 13, 1937, a daughter of the late William and Ruby Fletcher Kight.
Jean received her BS and MA from West Virginia University in Elementary Education and spent 35 years teaching first grade in Monongalia County Schools until she retired in 2003. She loved teaching children to read.
Jean also loved to visit state parks to fish and have picnics. She loved decorating her home for Christmas, her favorite time of the year.
Jean was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Redhouse, Md.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Jerry Edens; one son and one daughter and their spouses, Christopher and Pat Rice of Bruceton Mills, and Erin and Brian Westerbeke of Boyton Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren, Andrew Rice, Dale and Amanda Ridenour, Dane Ridenour, Brian and Abigail Galloway, and Megan Galloway; four great-grandchildren, Emma and Thorin Rice, and Abby and Jill Ridenour; one sister, Rhonda Pase and husband John; one brother, Michael Rawlings and wife Ayumi; and 13 nephews and nieces.
Jean will be cremated and rest forever at the Red House Lutheran Church Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 9, in St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church in Red House, Md. Friends may call one hour prior to the service time.
The family requests that donations be directed to St. John Lutheran Church, 3301 Garrett Highway, Oakland, MD 21550, in her memory. Donations will be used for the revitalization of the church parsonage.
Arthur H. Wright Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with Jean’s final wishes.
Condolences may be extended to the family at www.arthurwrightfuneralhome.com
