Edna Lovena

James

Mrs. Edna Lovena James of Ellisville, MO, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, with her family by her side. She was born on May 4, 1930, to the late Martin and Lovena (nee: Schmidt) Schwerdt in Warrenton, MO. She had reached the age of 95 years.

Edna was united in marriage to Frank James on May 19, 1951, in Warrenton, MO, and were blessed with 63 wonderful years together. To this union, they had two loving children, Marty and Pam. Edna enjoyed quilting, sewing, making various types of crafts, and going to craft fairs. She loved her frequent visits to Warrenton, which she loved to call the "country" visiting her extended family and friends. Edna had many favorite pastimes, watching Hallmark movies, The Walton's, and she loved listening to Conway Twitty. She also enjoyed eating different potato dishes, but mashed potatoes were her favorite. Her and Frank traveled a lot to Florida with their family and friends. Edna was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend to many.

Edna is survived by her children, Marty and wife Sue, Pam and husband Mark Lewis; five grandchildren, Jeffery, Jennifer, Jordan and wife Georgia, Jamie, Shelly and husband Dan Coveyou; four great grandchildren, William, Sabrina, Gregory, Otto; special nephew, Sean; sister -in -law, Iva; other relatives and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, Martin and Lovena Schwerdt; and her loving husband, Frank.

A Funeral Visitation will be held Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton. A Funeral Service will follow at 12:00 PM also at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to All for 1 and 1 for Otto or Lippstadt Church in Warrenton. Online condolences may be made at martinfuneral.net.