Hilda Henrietta Thiessens Edney, 96, of Lake James, Nebo, NC, was escorted through the veil by her sweetheart, James Grayson, on Tuesday, August 16, 2022.
Born in Salt Lake City, Utah on September 24, 1925, she was the eldest daughter of Hermannus Thiessens and Henderika Folkers Thiessens. Hilda was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She graduated from the Salt Lake City School System as well as Salt Lake City Business School.
She met her sweetheart while he was stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Utah during WWII. They were married on November 1, 1943 and celebrated their 76-year wedding anniversary in 2019.
In 1982 she retired as Bookkeeper for Ingles Markets. After retirement, she co-owned/operated Lake James Family Campground with her husband, daughter, and son-in-law.
Mrs. Edney is survived by her daughter, Elaine Edney Orders; sons, Dennis J. Edney (Leslie) and Dean A. Edney (Beth); granddaughters, Melissa C. Edney and Chastity E. Stapleton (Jethro); grandsons, Matthew J. Orders (Beth), Grayson A. Edney, Lucas D. Edney (Megan); great-grandsons, Lance M. Orders and Xavier D. Edney; great-granddaughter, Opal E. Edney; and numerous cousins and extended family.
In addition to her parents, Hilda was preceded in death by her husband, James Grayson Edney; infant son, Donald G. Edney; brothers, Folkert “Ted” Thiessens (Margaret), Herman “Hank” Thiessens (Phyllis), and Joseph Thiessens; and sisters, Ruth Thiessens Meacham (Paul) and Grace Thiessens Sheldon (Dave).
The family will receive friends from 3 to 4 p.m., Sunday, August 21, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 901, Bethel Road, Morganton, NC. The funeral will be held at 4 p.m. in the church. Entombment will follow in Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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