EDITH VANHOOSE, age 96, of Wilmington, OH, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 10, 2021. She was born August 5, 1924 in River, KY where she was a member of the River United Baptist Church. Edith was an honorary member of Macedonia Church. She was a devoted Christian and faithfully served Richardson Chapel Church and the Ohio Primitive Baptist Churches. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and prayer warrior for her family.

Edith left behind one daughter, Connie Nelson; six sons, Danny (Sharon) VanHoose, Allen (Shari) VanHoose, Roger (Penny) VanHoose, Bill VanHoose, David (Pam) VanHoose, and Sam (Vicki) VanHoose; sister Betty Stapleton; 25 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and many friends.

Edith was preceded in death by her husband, Elder Claude VanHoose; five children, Lanceford Darrell, Denvil Keith, Gypsie Francis, Wanda Lou, and Brenda Kaye; one grandchild; and 14 siblings.

She has carried us in her heart all these years and now we will forever carry her in ours. We mess you every day, but rejoice in knowing that you are home and resting in the arms of Jesus.

-Written by the family