Edna New, 49, of Decatur, passed away at 10:43 a.m. on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009, at her home.

Edna’s life began on March 9, 1960, in Hazard, Ky., the daughter of Alex and Alice (Mack) New.

She worked as a social worker for the Homeless Shelter of Decatur.

Her loving family includes: her children, Belinda Sanchez of Lawrence, Jose Frias of Decatur, and Jeremy Morales of Decatur; sister, Evelyn (Dale) Avery of Decatur; grandson, Blayd Stevens of Lawrence; and special friend, Tina Jimenez of Decatur.
Edna is preceded in death by her parents.

Edna’s family will receive friends on Tuesday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at McLauchlin-Clark Funeral Home, where her funeral service will be led at 1 p.m. Tuesday by Pastor Mike Heflin.

She will be laid to rest in Lakeside Cemetery in Decatur at a later date.

Memorial contributions in Edna’s name may be directed to the family in care of Belinda.
Please sign her guestbook and leave a memory of Edna at www.mclauchlin-clark.com.