Edwana "Eddie" May (Smith) Remington

Edwana “Eddie” May (Smith) Remington, passed away January 28, 2024, at home surrounded by her family and friends. Edwana was born September 10, 1952, the third of four children born to George and Della (Ortega) Smith. Her catholic baptismal name was Edwana May Barbara Smith given to her by her aunt. Although her family lived in Solvang, California, she was born in Lompoc, California. She grew up living on the beach and working the fields with her family. She met Tom Remington while working the tomato fields in California. They were married February 9, 1974. They raised two boys while traveling the United States. Colorado, Louisiana, Ohio and Montana were a few of the states they lived in. Versailles, Missouri finally became their home. Edwana not only worked in the fields, she also worked making surfboards. After raising her boys, she worked at Casey’s and Fasco. Edwana was a member of the First Baptist Church although she did enjoy attending the Second Baptist Church. She volunteered and served on the board for Food For Morgan County for over fourteen years. She also volunteered at the Morgan County Museum for several years. During the holidays, she could be found faithfully ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Walmart. In the summer, she would be at the Versailles City Pool every day. She was even known as the pool “mascot”. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and macrame. She loved the outdoors, beaches, sunshine and swimming. In her younger days, she was known as a, “surfer chic” and a, “hippy flower girl”. She is survived by her sons, Chris Smith and wife Wendy of Versailles, Missouri and Thomas Remington, Jr. and wife Leanna of Stover, Missouri; brother, Louis Odele Smith of Tucson, Arizona; grandchildren, Courtney (Kenneth) Jensen, Aidan (Gracee) Jones, Gage (Angelique) Mayhew, Eli (Elizabeth) Jones, Paige (Chris) Donelson and Tristian Mayhew; ten great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, sisters, Patricia Ann Smith and Sally George Smith and a nephew, Kenneth. She was a smiling face loved by so many and will be deeply missed. She was always there to help anyone in need. She especially loved her family and enjoyed the time she spent with them. A celebration of Edwana’s life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 5th, at the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home in Versailles with Reverend Robert Ross officiating. Graveside services and inurnment will follow in the Versailles Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home. Memorial contributions are suggested to Morgan County Against Cancer, Food For Morgan County or the Morgan County Historical Society. Arrangements are under the direction and care of the Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home of Versailles.

Edwana "Eddie" May (Smith) Remington

September 10, 1952 - January 28, 2024

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September 10, 1952 - January 28, 2024

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