Joyce Jeanette Edwards, 75, of Festus died Feb. 5, 2024, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis. Mrs. Edwards was a Missouri Master Gardener and enjoyed being in her garden. She also loved to cook. Born Dec. 16, 1948, in St. Louis, she was the daughter of the late Pearl (Zaiger) and Waldo J. Reich Sr.
She is survived by her husband: Michael Edwards; a brother: Waldo (Donna) Reich Jr. of Bowling Green; a half-sister: Marsha Ryan of Lemay; and many nieces and nephews.
A Mass will be scheduled at a later date. Memorials may be made to the St. Vincent DePaul Society. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.