Edna Ruth Leary Obituary in Sylvester at Shipps Funeral Home, Inc.

Obituary For Edna Ruth Leary

The Graveside Services for the late Mrs. Edna Ruth Leary, who departed this life on Monday, August 14, 2023, in New Jersey, will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. from the Westview Memorial Cemetery in Ashburn, Georgia. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the “Shipps Funeral Home” Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream Link on this site's Home Page.

Mrs. Edna Ruth Leary was born July 27, 1940 in Ashburn, Georgia to the late Mr. and Mrs. John H. Leary, Sr. and Adelia Bell Holmes Leary.

Edna was educated in the Turner County Public School System and graduated from Eureka High School. She furthered her education by attending and receiving her undergraduate degree from Clark College (Clark Atlanta University) in Atlanta, Georgia, and received her Masters Degree from Kean College (formerly known as Union City College) in Union, New Jersey.

Edna was employed as a Teacher in the Newark, New Jersey, and the Edison, New Jersey Public School Systems, where she dedicated more than 30 years of her life to educating children.

Edna was a dedicated member of the Union County Club of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women's Club, Incorporated. She served a term as Vice President working with the Youth Club, and as the Founder's Day Chairwoman. '

Edna was preceded in death by her parents; seven sisters, Johnnie V. (William) Jones, Martha (Alfonso) Grundy, Annie L. (James) Slaughter, Doris A. (Eugene) Whitehurst, Christine (Roy) McCant, Maudene (Andrew) Bennett, Betty S. (Frank) Leggett; eight brothers, Colquitt “CQ” (Mary) Leary, Linel (Elizabeth) Leary, Benjamin J. (Estella) Leary, Sr., John H. (Susie/Doris) Leary, Jr., Robert Leary, Elmer Leary, Julius D. Leary, and Rev. James E. (Shirley) Leary.

Edna leaves fond memories will be cherished by a special niece, Patricia A. Jones of Roselle, New Jersey, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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A tribute to my Loving sweet aunt will miss your loving conversations your nephew Charles!

Sister-Sister, I miss you already. Rest in Peace!! I am praying for the Family. Love, Delois Dawson PS. Union County Club will forever Love You

Aunt Edna, you will be greatly missed! While we are saddened by your loss, we are comforted to know that you are at peace with the Lord. We love you. Your Niece, Donae Graham

Auntie Edna you will truly be missed. Say hello to my grandmother and grandfather. This is a tremendous loss to our family.
We Love You! Danielle

My sincere condolences as I was saddened to learn of your aunt Edna's passing. 💔 My prayers are with you Patty and your family during this difficult time

Family, sooo sorry to hear of Edna's passing; as well as a shock! I remember Edna and that attention getting laugh of hers! As she is the last of her siblings, I pray for her surviving nieces and nephews. May God bless you during this trying time of bereavement. Mary Taylor Ashburn, GA

My thoughts are with the bereaved family at this difficult time. She was so blessed to have nieces and nephews who were caring and kind to her throughout her life. I know that God will give the family the strength to endure such a loss. With Deepest Sympathy, Oliver Winkfield