Barbara Edmonson

Barbara Jean Hall Edmonson was born November 7th, 1942, to Elisha Melvin Hall, Sr. and Mattie Louise Hall in Memphis, Tennessee. Barbara graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1960. She earned her Bachelor of Education from Lemoyne-Owen College in 1965 prior to earning her Master’s in education from the University of Memphis. Barbara taught in the Memphis City School system for 31 years.

Barbara dedicated her life to Jehovah on October 25, 1979. She loved studying the Bible with people and sharing the wonderful promises that God’s Kingdom will bring to this earth. She spent many hours in the ministry preaching and teaching others about what the Bible really teaches. Her life course of faith to her God Jehovah, has been a shining example to those who knew her as a loyal friend and confidant.

Barbara married Roland Bernard Edmonson on August 17th, 1963. They were married for 53 years and from this union they had two daughters, April (Carlos) Driver and Monica (Floyd) Clifton. Roland "Slim" Edmonson preceded Barbara in death on October 24th, 2016. 

Barbara leaves to cherish her memory, her grandson Ethan Luke Clifton, her adopted son JaSanto (Tracy) Williams. Her three sisters Delores (Joe) Brown, Martha (Morris) Walker, Doris Jean (George) Dowdy.

Preceding her in death were her siblings Marion (L.C.) Bailey and Elisha Melvin Hall Jr. She also leaves her adopted grandchildren Harrison E. Williams, Kelsie D. Jones, Jordan Williams, Karmen M. Jones, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins that she loved dearly.

Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces…”