Ada Irene Edwards, 93, passed away January 22, 2026. She was born August 20, 1932, in Paradise, Missouri, to Fred and Marjorie (Kinzey) Pierson.

Ada loved dancing, playing pool and working in her garden.

She was preceded in death by her parents; 13 siblings; and 7 children, Franklin, Ila Faye, Mickey, Sam, Cora, Mark, and Michael.

Survivors include her children, Roger (Janet) Brelsford, Cameron, Missouri, Jane Glasby, Yale, Oklahoma, Nancy (Tim) Andrew, Gallatin, Missouri, Margaret Kay (Glen) Westlake, Hamilton, Missouri, and Brandy Anthony, Tulsa, Oklahoma; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great grandchildren; and significant other, Roy Gibbs, Maryville, Missouri.

A celebration of life will be held Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. at Laura Street Baptist Church, 120 South Laura Street, Maryville. Inurnment will follow at Grange Hall Cemetery, 20352 State Hwy. B, Rock Port, Missouri. Online condolences can be made at www.polandthompson.com. Arrangements by Poland-Thompson Funeral Home, Cameron.