VICTORIA: Juanita Dell Edwards, 87, passed away peacefully Monday, June 30, 2025. She was born October 7, 1937, in Hallettsville to Hubert Vernon Long and Myrtle Ruth (Harold) Long.
Juanita was born into a large, loving family with ten siblings, and from the beginning, family remained the cornerstone of her life. She was feisty, strong-willed, and embraced life with joy and determination.
She shared 48 wonderful years of marriage with the love of her life, Walter “Glen” Edwards, until his passing in 2020.
Juanita was a talented seamstress, a gifted cook, and found joy in fishing, camping, and hosting family gatherings. She had an ear for all kinds of music, loved the thrill of a good rodeo, and delighted in people-watching. Ever enchanted by the magic of Hollywood, she admired its glamour and sparkle with wide-eyed wonder.
Survivors are her daughter, Bobbie Sue Green and husband Pete of Victoria; 6 grandchildren, Theresa Poff (Chris), Larry Castellow (Christy), Chase House (Elizabeth), Nikki Booher (Logan), Christopher House (Stephanie) and Nicholas House; 10 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren; 5 siblings, Lanell Ryland of Old Ocean, Vernon Long Of Yoakum, Margie Friedel of Yoakum, Billy Long (Susie) of Gonzales and Wesley Long (Tammie) of Montgomery; special family, Chris Green (Connie), Vickie Fric (Daniel), Karlleen Helweg and Dan Infante; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, Glen Edwards; sons, Robert Murray House in 2008 and Michael Walter House in 2012; sisters, Shirley Fuller, Wanda Williams and Lynda Long; brothers, Kenneth Long and Leon Long.
Visitation 1 to 2 p.m. with Funeral Service at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Thiele-Cooper Funeral Home with Pastor Daniele McFarland officiating. Burial to follow at Hochheim Cemetery.
Pallbearers are Dylan Castellow, Charlie Castellow, Chris Green, Theresa Poff, Chris Poff, Holly Long, and Joe Castellow.
The family wishes to thank the “earth angels” of Harbor Hospice, Misty, Brianna, Plachette, Tina and Carrie who took the finest care of our Mom.
Memorials may be given to Harbor Hospice.