My Sister Edna Provo Passed This Morning

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Fred Justice
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My Sister Edna Provo Passed This Morning

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My Sister Edna Provo passed this morning about 6:00 A.M. from a long battle with lung cancer. Edna was the first born of our siblings at age 76.
Edna and her late husband Marvin had a huge influence on my musical journey early in life.
She played both piano and organ from early teens and helped me get started at age 5.
She and Marvin later formed a band named "The Majestics" and man the times we had at those all night jams.
Two of Edna's sons are musicians to this day.
being fifteen years older than me, Edna was a lot like a second Mother to me and her children are like my little brothers and sisters.
I'll miss Edna so much but I know she is with our Lord Jesus now. Rest in peace dear Sister.
Here is Edna's obituary
http://www.miller-rosckafh.com/
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Fred, I am deeply saddened to hear this. She is now in the arms of THE LORD and the pain and suffering is over. May GOD bless, comfort, and keep you and your family always. Jody.
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Post by Mark Frederick »

Fred,

My condolonces.

Mark
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Fred,
My thoughts and prayers are being sent you and your family's way. Carl
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Fred's sister, Edna

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Fred, I am saddened to hear the news concerning the loss of your sister, Edna. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Hey Buddy, so sorry to hear about your sister! As you know how close I am to my sisters, my condolences to you and your family. Love you Buddy and God Bless you. Ray
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Post by Hook Moore »

I'm very sorry. My condolences Fred.
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Post by Michael McGee »

My love and prayers to you and Brenda and all your family. May God be with you and grant you peace that passes all understanding.
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Post by Tommy Minniear »

Fred,
I had not seen your sister Edna in years and only recently learned of her illness and failing health. I met her and Marvin years ago while playing in a band with their son, Rick. I can truthfully say that she was a fine lady.
My sincere sympathies to the Provo and Justice families.
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Post by Jim Cohen »

Fred, my condolences to you and your family. I have lost two sisters (both in their 40's), so I have an idea of what you're experiencing.

Love to you and your dear family, my friend,

Jim
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Fred , my condolences for your loss , God bless you and your family.

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Post by Chuck S. Lettes »

I'm sorry for your loss, Fred. You and your family are in my thoughts.
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Post by JERRY THURMOND »

Fred so sorry to hear the bad news, you an your family will be in my prayers.

Jerry
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Post by Bill Dobkins »

Fred, Sorry to hear of your loss. Know that my heart shares inyour sadness.
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Fred, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Post by Katie Smith »

Fred,

You and your family are in my prayers..
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Post by James Morehead »

Fred, our condolences go out to you. :(
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Post by Ray Harrison »

Fred, so sorry for your loss. I know the Lord will provide strength for you to endure this. May the fond memories be of help in dealing with the loss.
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Fred Justice
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Thank you everyone that responded to this post. Edna's funeral services is tomorrow, here is Edna's obituary.
http://www.miller-rosckafh.com/
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Post by Ron Whitworth »

Hello Fred;
So sorry to hear of this loss in your family.
Please accept our sincere condolences. You and your family will be in our thoughts & prayers.
Keep in touch.. Ron & Chris Whitworth
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Post by Bob Hempker »

Fred, My dearest sympathy and condolences go out to you and your family. It's been a while since I've seen you.
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Post by Tony Prior »

Fred, so sorry to hear this news regarding Edna, thank you for the link above, it's obvious that she was a very dedicated and loved lady.

Please accept our sympathy for you and your entire family.

tony
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Post by Tommy Young »

FRED my friend, my condolences to you and your whole family.
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Post by Michael Breid »

My deepest sympathy to you Mr. Fred and your family in this time of your great loss. My God grant you peace and comfort.

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Post by Roy Rosetta »

Fred,
Barbara and I are sadden to hear that your sister has past away. As we all know she is in a much better place now with Our Lord. We will keep you, Brenda and your sister's family in our prayers.
God Bless,
...Roy and Barbara
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