Naples/Livonia: Vida Lowery Edwards Todd currently of Naples and the Conesus Lake Nursing Home, Livonia. Vida passed away Sunday, December 8, 2019 at age 97. She was formerly of Heuvelton and DePeyster, New York.
Visitation will be held at the Naples Bible Church, 8833 NY 53, Naples, NY 14512 on Saturday December 14, 2019 at 11:00 AM followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 12:00 PM. Pastor Tom Street will officiate. The Interment at Chippewa Street (Ingham) Cemetery, Morristown, NY, at the convenience of the family.
Vida was born April 2, 1922 on the Ireland Rd., Brier Hill, New York to Byron T. and Erma McQueer Lowery. She graduated from Brier Hill high school in 1938. On September 19, 1941 she married Anson C. Edwards. He died September 9, 1981. On April 28, 1990 she married Edward Todd. He died July 14, 2009. She is also predeceased by her parents, three brothers and a half -sister; two granddaughters, a granddaughter-in-law and daughter-in-law.
She is survived by two sons: Lynn Edwards (Jill Walther) and Stuart (Diane) Edwards; her 10 grandchildren: Cheryl, Paul, Mary, Tim, Kim, Michael, Stuart II, Will, Angel, and Aaron; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; 10 step children and their families; and three nieces and three nephews.
She was a member of the Heuvelton Presbyterian Church since 1960. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Naples Bible Church in Naples, New York; the Heuvelton Presbyterian Church or to a charity of your choice. To send a condolence or share a memory please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
I’m sorry this condolence is so late. I was Vida’s pastor for just 3 years, but we remained in contact after that. I must have missed sending Vida a Christmas card last year, and I missed the news of her passing. Keeping all who loved her in prayer. She was a special lady. Thanks, especially Lynn and Cheryl, for sharing her with me.
We adore our memories of being with sweet Vida at Jill Walther’s house —also with Vida’s wonderful son, Lynn. She was a beautiful soul, so kind, and smart with such a lovely smile. I loved talking with her and listening to the wonderful stories of how she grew up. Her kind spirit radiated through her beautiful eyes. We are sending peaceful thoughts to her son Lynn and Jill, and to her whole family. May she Rest In Peace. ???
Mike, Jane, Owen and Landon (CA)
Lynn and Stuart, Terry and I send along our thought and prayers to you and your families. although I did not know Vida well Terry has some great memories and funny stories about her from his younger years.
she will be missed by all her family and friends,
Love Terry & Carol Ferris
Grandma was one of the strongest women I know and each trip I made to NY was about seeing her. She will forever be missed and no trip will ever be the same again. God speed Grandma.
I square Danced with Vida for a few years before she met Ed. On behalf of the Maple City Swingers and Skirts and Flirts, we send our deepest sympathy.
Vida and my Dad, Edward F. Todd, were married for 19 years. John and I shared a lot of good times with them and made some good memories when they were living in DePeyster and we in Rensselaer Falls.
Although we live in Florida now, I have made it a point to stay in touch with Vida by phone, and, in fact, I just spoke with her on Monday, before her stroke. We had such a good conversation, and we laughed and remembered so many fun times together. I’ll keep that conversation in my heart now and treasure it.
Vida was a good person and a strong woman, and I will miss her. Our sympathy to Stuart and Diane, Lynn and Jill, and Mary on their loss. We can, however, celebrate a good long life……and a life well lived.
Love,
Rosella (Todd) and John Valentine
Leesburg, Florida
I remember your mom from when we were in school. She always looked like she just walked out of a salon, I don’t ever remember her being messed up. Such a beautiful lady. You have many, many years of memories, that will help in difficult time. You were lucky to have had her so long and now she is in a better place free of pain. God bless you and the family, our thoughts and prayers go with you.