Edna Louise Langworthy's Obituary
Big Rapids - Edna Louise Langworthy, 79, of Big Rapids, peacefully went with her Lord on August 17, 2020, at her home surrounded by family and friends.
She was born May 31, 1941, in Edmore, the daughter of William and Marie (Gibson) Johnson, and lived in Grant Center most of her life. On August 3, 1957, Edna married Melvin B. Langworthy, and the couple recently celebrated 63 years of marriage.
Throughout her life, Edna worked at Wolverine World Wide, Evart Products, and Kraftube. She also worked as a caregiver for the Michigan Department of Human Services, and was self-employed as a housekeeper. Edna was an avid canner, and loved cooking and baking for family and friends alike. She also enjoyed the Woman's Bible Study at the Grant Center United Methodist Church.
Edna is survived by her husband Melvin; 5 children, Lila Zill, Melvin Langworthy, Leroy (Helen) Langworthy, Laurie (Todd) Runnels, and Richard (Stacie) Langworthy; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; her sister Judy Downs; 2 brothers, Russell Downs and William (Barbara) Johnson; sisters-in-law Donna and Barbara Langworthy; brother-in-law Norman Langworthy; many nieces and nephews; and her lifelong friend Beverly Erickson. Edna was preceded in death by her parents, 1 brother, 3 sisters, and her grandson Michael.
Funeral services for Edna will be 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020, at the Grant Center United Methodist Church, 15260 21 Mile Road, with Pastor Ken Dunn and Eldon Langworthy officiants. Burial will take place in the Grant Center Cemetery, and a luncheon will follow at the Grant Township Hall. Memorial contributions in her name may be made for the Grant Center Church. Care and arrangements are entrusted to the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share memory or express condolences at mohnkefuneralhome.com.
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