Edna was my step grandma. I remember chickens and my sister remembers the ride on lawn mower! Nice to read the kind messages

It has been wonderful to read all the tributes to Edna, all of which I echo. Edna (whom I always called "Teddy") met when we both worked as Secretaries at London Bible College in the mid-1960s. We have been fast friends ever since, and our lives have been intertwined in so many ways, including the fact that we both married in our mid-40s. Edna has been a most wonderful and faithful friend, such an example in her unshakeable trust in God whatever the circumstances. We had so many lovely times together, holidays and weekends, always something to look forward to, and so much fun. Her home, as I often told her, was the most relaxing place for me to be, and a haven in times of trouble. My home is full of reminders of Edna,(kitchen gadgets like Beverley, and many other things. I shall miss her so very much, but am delighted for her that she is with her Lord and with Peter, and freed from her suffering. I am so, so thankful for her friendship, love, care and support throughout my life. Terry Elphick

Having known Edna since we both lived in Boundary Road, Wood Green there are so many enjoyable memories, like knocking on her door and saying "I've got a new car from work which needs running in, let's go for a ride...." Then there was the time she was on the back of my BSA and she asked "Alan, has this motorbike GOT silencers?" Back in the '60s Edna said she wanted to buy her first car so I helped her acquire an Aubergine Ford Anglia from one of my workmates - very cool! It was SO cool that it got stolen but was found again by one of our friends as it was such an unusual colour. When I needed part-time casual drivers to move my Rental vehicles around London, Edna stepped in to help. We had to find her a cushion when she drove the vans. Folks have mentioned how special she made their children feel, one time when we visited Dawn Chorus she had deliberately left the paddock grass so our sons could have a go on the ride-on mower - yep! they loved it. In 2013 we had sold our London house and there was a delay before we could move into our new one so Edna just said "I'm away so you can live in my house ......" so generous. One time when we arrived at "Woodpeckers", straight after coffee ( mandatory on arrival ) she announced "let's go to Blakeney to see the seals". So off we went! The north Norfolk coast was one of her favourite outings with us. Alan Warwick