Edna Easterling

STATESBORO, GA; Ms. Edna Easterling was born on May 16, 1943 to the late Stonewall and Pauline Moore Easterling in Statesboro, Bulloch County, Georgia. Edna attended and graduated from William James High School in Statesboro, Georgia. 

She retired from working as a custodian from the Bulloch County School System. She was a mother to Paulette and a grandmother to Corey and Brian Easterling, who all preceded her in death. Edna was the primary caregiver of her mother, Pauline, and unselfishly cared for her mother after she was unable to care for herself. Edna was a wonderful cook, who enjoyed entertaining her family with her delicious meals. She was also a great baker sharing generously her pound cakes, chewy bread, and other yummy treats.

 Edna was baptized on February 9, 2001, and was committed to her faith in Jehovah God. She freely shared her faith to those who she came in contact with. On the evening of Friday, July 19, 2024, she fell asleep in death.

 In addition to her parents, daughter, and grandsons, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Izell Easterling and George Othello “Big O” Easterling. 

She leaves to cherish fond memories to her brother, James Easterling, Sr. of Statesboro, Georgia. She is also survived by a host of nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.