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BARBARA EDWARDS Age 76, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 17, 2011. Barbara was raised in Chicago and moved to Albuquerque in 1957. She raised her two daughters and one son and worked in banking for almost 30 years. She is survived by husband, A.E. (Al) Copeland, who remains in the family home where he receives his care. Also surviving her are daughters, Barbara Baker (John) and Carol Edwards; brother, Larry Winters (Eileen); sister, Florence Winters; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Debbie Chambless (Jim); step-son, Gary Copeland; one step-grandson; and two daughters-in-law. She was preceded in death by her son, William Edwards III, on November 4, 2010 at age 49 and most of his organs were suitable for transplant. We would encourage people to signup to be organ donors. Barbara had been receiving care since Mother's Day in the Presbyterian Hospice Respite Unit and in her daughter Barbara's home. We would like to thank the loving staff members with Presbyterian Hospice and Respite Unit at Kaseman Hospital, especially Janet Morse, Patsy Ortiz, Brenda Sandberg, Nancy Hostetler and Daisy. We would like to thank the loving caregivers with Home Care Assistance, Susan Bruketta, Cynthia Garcia, Raquel Harrison, Sandra Warren, Phyllis Vigil and Kathy Brown. Thanks to Jane Fuller and Robin Hecker for your help. A special thank you to Dr. Amyn Alidina and Dr. Bryan Goss with NM Cancer Center: you're the best and we are forever grateful to you. A Cryptside Service will be held Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park, 924 Menaul Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM. Chaplain Janet Morse is officiating. In lieu of flowers please make donations to: Baptist Children's Home in Portales, NM; the American Cancer Society's Road to Recovery Program in Albuquerque, NM; or Presbyterian Hospice and Respite Program at Kaseman Hospital in Albuquerque, NM. Please visit our online guestbook for Barbara at RememberTheirStory.com FRENCH 10500 Lomas Blvd. NE (505) 275-3500
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