Marjorie Edwards

Marjorie Lillian Jenkins Edwards, 99, of South Canaan died peacefully on Saturday morning, July 26, 2025 at home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Warren L. Edwards on May 11, 1992.

Born on February 10, 1926 in Waymart, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Edna G. (Bell) Jenkins.

Marjorie was a graduate of Waymart High School. She was a lifelong member of the Calvary United Methodist Church in Waymart. She was a member of the Board of Directors of the former South Canaan Telephone Company. Marge loved kids sports; she especially loved watching her great-grandchildren play soccer, basketball, football, and track. Rain or shine, you could find her in the bleachers cheering them on. Marjorie will be remembered for her loving kindness and generosity that she shared with everyone she met.

She is survived by five children: Linda Haagen of Fort Walton Beach, FL, Barbara K. Swingle and her husband Keven of Lake Ariel, John Edwards and his wife Shirley of Doylestown, PA, James Edwards and his wife Debra of Hamlin, and Gerald Edwards and his wife Carol of South Canaan; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 1 step-grandson; 5 step-great-grandchildren; and 5 great-great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was also preceded in death by four brothers: Herbert E. "Mickey" Jenkins, Thomas M. Jenkins, Duane G. Jenkins, Robert "Bob" Jenkins; two sisters, Mazy Jenkins and Sylvia Rollison; and a grandson, Brian G. Edwards.

There are no words that can express how grateful and blessed we are to the wonderful caregivers (Rebecca, Helen, and Hawa) who were with Mom for the last 3 years of her life.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Pastor Wendy D'Agostino and Marjorie's grandson, Greg Haagen co-officiating at the Howell Family Funeral Home, Inc., Edward R. Howell, Funeral Director, formerly owned and operated by her late brother, Mickey, as the Herbert E. Jenkins Funeral Home, 269 Belmont Street, Waymart, PA 18472.

Friends and family may visit on Saturday from 10-11 AM at the funeral home.

Interment will follow on Saturday at Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst Township.

Memorial contributions may be made in Marjorie's memory to Calvary United Methodist Church of Waymart, PO Box J, Waymart, PA 18472, or to the charity or organization of the donor's choice.