Arlene Mary Edwards

Funeral services for Arlene Edwards will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, December 31, 2012 at St. Matthew's Catholic Church with Father Raymond Canete officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-7:00 p.m., Sunday, December 30, 2012 at Gillette Memorial Chapel with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m.Arlene Mary Edwards, age 83, of Gillette, Wyoming died on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home.Arlene was born October 29, 1929 in Gillette, Wyoming to Harlie E and Leona H (Schlautmann) Cosner. She attended schools in Campbell County and graduated from Campbell County High School in 1949. Arlene married Darrell J Edwards in 1951 on June 14 in Gillette. They had three daughters and six sons. She enjoyed ranching, gardening, crafts, crocheting, quilting, and reading. Arlene is survived by her children: Darrell "Joedy" J Edwards II, Roy H Edwards (Glenda), Glenn "Bob" R Edwards (Jean), Dennis L Edwards (Marie), Donna Packard (Denton), Orin R Edwards, and Marc L Edwards all of Gillette, Wyoming, Anna M Hanson (Bruce) of Riverton, Wyoming, Reana M Suedekum (Matt) of Covington, Virginia; two brothers: Ted R Cosner (Dianna) of Gillette, Wyoming and James W Cosner (Bernice) of Akron, Colorado; and Iola Cosner of Gillette Wyoming; Arlene had many grandchildren and great grandchildren: Gail & Leslie Edwards and their 3 children, Sarah & Ryan Warne and their 2 children; Mitch Edwards, Muriah Smith and 1 child, Mason & Renee Edwards; Craig & Sarah Edwards and their 2 children, Corey Edwards, Carey & Ryan Allen and 1 child; Shaun, Wendy, Dustin & Alicia Sneeden and their 2 children, Brooke & Bryce Foley and 2 children, Jenna, and Carla Sneeden; Angela & David Hartley and their 5 children and 2 grandchildren; Jeremy & Amy Hanson and their 1 child with one on the way, Jade Graham and her 2 children, Jerica Hanson and 1 child; Blaine and Brooke Suedekum. In addition to her family she had many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death her parents, husband, brother Dean and grandchildren Paul Smith and Bryce Suedekum. In lieu of flowers, make donations to "Blessings in a Backpack" Gillette, Wyoming as Arlene always loved children and wanted the best for them. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Arlene's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716 or condolences via the internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.Funeral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716