Edna BARKSDALE

Edna J. Barksdale age 58 departed this life suddenly due to illness on Saturday November 14, 2015 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

Edna was born to the late Christine Barksdale and Edward Craver on December 27, 1956 in Dayton, Ohio.

She was brought up as a Baptist and later became a Seventh-day Adventist.

Edna graduated from Roosevelt High School and went to Culinary School and became a cook for many restaurants including Red Lobster, Marriot Hotel and even became a Entrepreneur in Catering for numerous private groups throughout the years. Edna was also loved as a babysitter to many family members children as well as numerous other children.

Edna was preceded in death by her father Edward Craver, Mother Christine Barksdale, grandparents Annie Carter and William Carter.

She leaves to cherish her memory two Children, Melik Barksdale of Tempe Arizona, Athena Barksdale of Dayton Ohio;

Three sisters Shirley Barksdale, Jane Scott and Laverne Barksdale, three brothers: Donald Barksdale, Christopher Barksdale and Ronald Barksdale all of Dayton.

Four granddaughters whom she adored: Jaylin Barksdale, Anesia Barksdale of Dayton and Zora and Amara Barksdale of Tempe Arizona. A very special niece, Brittany Barksdale and Great nephews Zach and Noah. A host of special nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends too numerous to mention.

Visitation (11a) and Funeral (12p) - Saturday, November 21, 2015 at Young Lusain Funeral Home, 2060 Germantown Street, Dayton, OH

Professional services entrusted to Young Lusain Funeral Home, formerly Bowman Funeral Chapel.