Known in the genealogical
community as Maribeth Buce, she was an avid cemetery
"nut". She and her friend Barbara
Weiss read cemeteries in more counties in the state
of Texas than anyone can remember, along with cemeteries
in 13 different states. She was generous to
a fault with her cemetery readings by posting them
to Find-A-Grave, Cemeteries of Texas (and numerous
others) and by telling everyone they were welcome
to post them online on their genealogy web sites.
Sadly, breast cancer has claimed her life here on
earth and has sent her home. She will be missed
by her family and many friends, and the genealogical
community has lost a very valuable asset.
Obit
Maribeth Whittaker Edwards,
48, of Gilmer, passed away Friday, March 25, 2005,
due to a long illness. Memorial services will
be 4 p.m. Sunday, March 27, 2005, in the Fellowship
Bible Church, with the Rev. Jim Johnson officiating.
Maribeth was born September 23, 1956, in Benton
Harbor, Mich., and grew up in Hobbs, N.M., where
she graduated from Hobbs High School. She
was also the co-owner of M&B Inventory for the
last nine years.
She is survived by her husband,
James W. Edwards, of Gilmer; daughter, Vanessa Autry,
of Sacramento, Calif.; son, John Landrum, of Bridge
City; father, Matthew Whittaker, of Hobbs, N.M.;
and two brothers, Michael Whittaker, of Hobbs, N.M.
and Steven Paul Whittaker, of Athens. She
will be missed by all who loved her.
Memorials may be made to
the American Cancer Society, or to a favorite charity.
Please leave online condolences at www.raderfh.com
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