Edyth Geneva Walsh

Edyth Geneva (Stafford) Walsh entered the Gates of Heaven on Monday, June 15, 2015 in Denison, TX at the age of 67 years, 9 months, and 20 days. Edyth was born on August 26, 1947 in McAlester, OK to Glenn and Mary (Semple) Stafford. She married Robert Lee Walsh in Caddo, OK on March 7, 1975, and they have spent 40 wonderful years together. Edyth has been a resident of Bryan County for most of her life. She attended Caddo Schools and Grayson County College. She worked for 35 years in Production and Union Steward, QA, and forklift driver for Johnson & Johnson. She was involved in many organizations such as 4-H, FHA, Campfire, Den Mother, Order of Eastern Star, Circle J and Perfection Club. Edyth was a member of the Caddo Presbyterian Church in Caddo, OK. She also enjoyed raising cattle, crafts, taking pictures, traveling, and gardening in her spare time. Edyth is preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Cordelia Stafford, Lena Bell, and Charlie “CC” Semple, parents Glenn and Mary Stafford, and sister Virginia “Ginger” Brown. Edyth is survived by husband Robert Lee Walsh of the home, sons; James R. and wife Diane of Howe, TX, Keith D. and wife Becky of Howe, TX, and Glenn E. Walsh of Durant, OK, sisters; Billie Frances Robinson and husband Benny W. of Spokane, WA and Laura L. Hider and husband Marty M. of Caddo, OK, grandson Jesse Walsh of Sherman, TX, granddaughters; Tonya Walsh of North Dakota, Krista Williams and husband Tyler of Kentucky, Bailey Walsh and Savannah Bryant both of Durant, OK, step grandson Zach McKnight and wife Amber of Van Alstyne, TX, step granddaughter Krystal McKnight of Plano, TX, and great grandchildren; Kylin Walsh, Zora Williams, Hayden McKnight, Hudson McKnight, and Harper McKnight. A celebration of Edyth’s life will be held at 1:00 PM, Friday, June 19, 2015 at Caddo Presbyterian Church in Caddo, OK. Rev. Wanda Johnson and CLP Sammie Adams will be officiating. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday, June 18, 2015 from 6-8:00 PM. In Lieu of flowers donations can be made to Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation to Lymphedema Society, Melanoma Research or Lung Cancer. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service, Durant, OK. PDF Printable Version

Edyth Geneva Walsh

August 26, 1947 - June 15, 2015