Mary Ruth Edwards

Mary Ruth Edwards, 76, of Sedalia, MO passed away on Friday, February 11, 2022, at her home. She was born on September 16, 1945, in Lincoln, MO, a daughter of Clyde Edwards and Goldie (Howard), who preceded her in death.

On March 4, 1966, in Sedalia, she was united in marriage to James L. Newland, who preceded her in death on April 13, 2001. On April 14, 1990, she was united in marriage to Darrell Scott, her lifetime friend of 40 years, who preceded her in death on April 10, 2017. Mary was a 1963 graduate of Smith-Cotton High School. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Sedalia. She found comfort and pleasure in watching birds out of her windows, especially red birds and Cardinals. In addition, she enjoyed collecting birdhouses and chicken figurine memorabilia. Mary dearly loved all her family and especially loved her grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons, Shad Newland and Shane Newland and his wife Cindy, all of Independence; four grandchildren, Sequoia Newland, Kenneth AhHee, Celeste AhHee, and Haley Montgomery; a brother, Dale Edwards, of Otterville; a sister, JoAnn Horn, of Sedalia; several great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and many more family and friends.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Emogene McCown, Jane (Armstrong) Edwards, and Wuanita Edwards; two brothers, Dee Edwards and Howard Lee Edwards.

A memorial graveside service and burial will be held on April 29, 2022 at 10:00 am at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Family and friends may make memorial contributions to Calvary Baptist Church, Sedalia, in the care of Rea Funeral Chapel.