Edna Dickey Maples , born Feb. 28, 1923 passed away at the age of 99 on Tuesday, September 27, 2022. She is preceded in death by her husband, James D Maples, Sr. She and JD traveled extensively to all 50 states prior to his death in 2006.
Edna was a member of Whitesburg Baptist Church and an active participant of the Morning Glories women’s ministry. She loved her family and was blessed to celebrate five generations of family for ten years of her life.
Edna (Granny) is survived by her 2 daughters, Saundra Disney, Barbara (Jerry) Glenn; son, James (Linda) D Maples, Jr., 6 grandchildren: Dena Clemons, Rusty (Ginny) Glenn, Johnny (Becky) Birchfield, Shonda (Ben) Jerkins, Nikki Maples and Lauren Maples; 12 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Edna will be held Friday, September 30, 2022 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Valhalla Funeral Home, 698 Winchester Rd Ne, Huntsville, Alabama 35811. Following the visitation will be a Celebration of Life Service at 3:00 PM at Valhalla Funeral Home Chapel, 698 Winchester Rd Ne, Huntsville, Alabama 35811. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.valhallafunerals.com for the Maples family.
