Birth date: Jul 12, 1932 Death date: Jul 2, 2014
Edith Daugherty Lira, age 81 of Numa, Iowa died due to complications from Alzheimer's on Wednesday, July 2, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center, Long Term Care in Centerville, Iowa. She was born July 12, 1932 in Ellsworth, Illinois the Read Obituary
Heart felt condolences from the Kinnamons. Posted by Deborah Kinnamon - Harris, MO July 06, 2014
You are in our prayers. We always enjoyed visiting with Edie and Louie each time they were in Florida. We will remember your mom as a joyful, gracious woman who loved her family. May you find peace in the wonderful memories and legacy of her life. Posted by Bruce, Barb and Jeron Lloyd - Oviedo, FL July 06, 2014
Louie and Christa -I have so many memories of Edie when I was a child. So kind and loving. My heart goes out to mzy dear friend Christa for the loss of a great mother and friend. And to Louie I'm thinking of you and praying God walks with you during this painful time. My love to you both. Posted by Tammy Michael - Centerville, IA - Friend July 06, 2014
Louie and Christa -I have so many memories of Edie when I was a child. So kind and loving. My heart goes out to my dear friend Christa for the loss of a great mother and friend. And to Louie I'm thinking of you and praying God walks with you during this painful time. My love to you both. Posted by Tammy Michael - Centerville, IA - Friend July 06, 2014
Edie and LouieI remember so much. It was not that long ago I saw both of you in Des Moines and it was obviously a good time for Edi. When I was really young, you two put me to work to keep me busy and out of trouble. I was looked over by you as a son. Was I getting too much sun Did I have enough to drink Was the lunch you provided good I learned great work ethics from you. You folks have been true friends to me and I wish you a fond farewell. God has received you so that one day, we shall all meet again. No pain, no decay, no shadows......only sunshine and happiness. What a wonderful day that will be. I put one of Louie's pickup truck's in the pond. Edi had made dinner and I left it in neutral and it rolled in. When Louie and I went back out to work, I asked him where the truck was. Louie looked at the pond and said there it is, go get a chain. I was like 13 or 14 year old. Old enough to know better. I did not get scolded. Edi brought me a pop and Louie when scuba diving for the rear axle with a chain. Love you both. Posted by Chris and Lisa Van Blaricome - Centerville, IA - life long friend July 07, 2014
Dear Chris & Pat,I want to let you know how much your Mom and Dad mean to Waymon, me, Gina, and Jenni.Although your Mom and Dad were always clear that they had one daughter, one son-in-law, and two grandchildren, they made Waymon and me feel that we were special to them. Gina and Jenni never had a Grandfather, so your Dad and Mom became surrogate grandparents for them also. Melanie, TJ, Gabriel, Virginia, and Ronny also know about Aunt Edith and Uncle Louie because of the way Gina and Jenni mention their names in their children's presence.One of our best memories is the Thanksgiving Edith & Louie spent with us at Jenni's house in Houston. Your Mom told us the funniest stories about growing up. She also told us she was one of the rebel's of the family. Although I know you missed them for that holiday, we gained some special memories. We made pies together (Jenni, me, and your Mom). She made her oyster dressing for us, and we had so much fun.It is interesting that within the family, there are so many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews that feel they are special to your Mom & Dad. I know the saying goes that people have an endless capacity for love, but the two of them were and are the living embodiment of that capacity to love and make others feel loved. I will bet if we all got together, we would sound like the Smother's brothers routine about who mom loved best. Each of us would also have our own Edith & Louie stories. Thank you for sharing her with us for the time we had her and continuing to share your Dad. We love them both, and what a legacy of love Aunt Edith is leaving behind for us.Bonnie and Waymon Posted by Waymon Blevins - Saint Peters, MO - Nephew July 07, 2014
I worked with Edi at Devore Buban Motors and she was such a beautiful, amazing lady, allways classy and so very kind. Louie and family, you have lost a true angel. Me heart goes out to you at this time of sorrow. I will always remember Edi with a smile. Posted by Shari Klindt - iowa city, IA July 09, 2014
My sympathy to the family. Only mrt you once at an anniversary. Felt we lcome with both Edith and Louie's kindness. Keep great memories in the days agead. Posted by anke maass July 11, 2014
