~Juanita Edwards~

VICTORIA: Juanita Dell Edwards, 87, passed away peacefully Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born October 7, 1937 in Hallettsville to Hubert Vernon Long and Myrtle Ruth (Harold) Long.

Juanita was born into a large family of 10  siblings and family was always the most important part of her life. She was feisty, strong willed and loved life to the fullest. She was married to the love of her life, Walter “Glen” Edwards for 48 years until his passing in 2020. She was an avid seamstress, a great cook, loved fishing, camping and family gatherings. She loved all music, watching rodeos and people watching, especially was in awe by Hollywood and all the glamour.

Survivors are her daughter, Bobbie Sue Green and husband Pete of Victoria; 6 grandchildren, Theresa Poff (Chris), Larry Castellow (Christy), Chase House (Elizabeth), Nikki Booher (Logan), Christopher House (Stephanie) and Nicholas House; 10 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; 5 siblings, Lanell Ryland of Old Ocean, Vernon Long Of Yoakum, Margie Friedel of Yoakum, Billy Long (Susie) of Gonzales and Wesley Long (Tammie) of Montgomery; special family, Chris Green (Connie), Vickie Fric (Daniel), Karlleen Helweg and Dan Infante; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glen Edwards; sons, Robert Murray House in 2008 and Michael Walter House in 2012; sisters, Shirley Fuller, Wanda Williams and Lynda Long; brothers, Kenneth Long and Leon Long.

Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. with Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Daniele McFarland officiating. Burial to follow at Hochheim Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Dylan Castellow, Charlie Castellow,  Chris Green, Theresa Poff, Chris Poff, Holly Long, and Joe Castellow.

The family wishes to thank the “earth angels” of Harbor Hospice, Misty, Brianna, Plachette, Tina and Carrie who took the finest care of our Mom.

Memorials may be given to Harbor Hospice.

Arrangements by Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home, 361-293-5656.

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