Edna Margaret Roe

Edna M. Roe, age 97, formerly of Pickford, Michigan, passed on to heaven on February 28, 2018, in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan. She was born November 30, 1920, in Sterlingville, Michigan to Frank and Margaret (Nelson) Pennington. Edna grew up in the Sterlingville/Pickford area and in July 1938 married Jack E. Roe of Pickford. Together they operated Roe Realty for 30 plus years. They were snowbirds for many years in the Ocala (central Florida) area and also traveled throughout the U.S. in their motor home. Edna loved to sew and was an excellent seamstress, making some of her own clothes. During her teen years in the summers, she worked at the Islington Hotel in Cedarville, and later during her married life she was employed for a time at Kincheloe Air Force Base PX. Edna was an excellent cook and baker and enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, canning, and berry picking. In her later years at the Avery Center in Sault Ste. Marie, she spent her days reading her Bible and the local papers, recording in her diary, and watching her favorite TV programs such as The Voice. She also enjoyed her many friends at the noon lunches at the Community Action Senior Center. Edna was a member of the First United Presbyterian Church in Sault Ste. Marie. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Edna is survived by her three sons, Jim (Lucy) Roe of Summerfield, Florida, Roger (Pat) Roe of Sault Ste. Marie, and Francis " Frank" Roe of Belleview, Florida, nine grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 10 great-great grandchildren, brother-in-law Don Roe of Ocala, Florida and sister-in-law Pat Pennington of Lake City, Michigan, and many nieces and nephews. Edna was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Jack; brothers Dean and Mait; and sister, Phyllis. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pennington House, M-129, Pickford, MI 49774. Edna's family would like to thank Dr. Robert Mackie for his wonderful care and a special thank you to Ruth Hamel for her unwavering care and comfort given to Edna.

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Edna Margaret Roe

November 30, 1920 - February 28, 2018