Barbara Keiffer Edginton's Obituary
Barbara Keiffer Edginton age 87 of Hoschton, GA, formerly of Lewes, DE passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at The Oaks of Braselton, in Hoschton, GA. She was born August 24, 1927 in Flemington, PA, daughter of the late Ralph Kieffer and Helen (Campbell) Keiffer Reitano. She was also predeceased by her husband Paul P. Edginton and a brother Leslie Keiffer.
Barbara graduated from Lock Haven High School, Lock Haven, PA in 1945 and the Beebe School of Nursing in 1948 where she received her nursing degree. She went on to work for Dr. James Beebe in his office as well as work for Beebe Medical Center in Lewes, DE. Following her retirement she worked at the Gull House in Rehoboth Beach as well as Peach Tree.
She was a member of the Unity Chapter # 16 Order of the Eastern Star, Lewes, DE; member of the International Order of Job's Daughters where she was Past Bethel Guardian and was a member of St. Peters Episcopal Church in Lewes from 1962 utill her passing.
Barbara had been living near her daughter Debbie at The Oaks of Braselton Assisted Living community in Hoschton, Georgia for the past several years.
She is survived by a daughter Deborah Lynch Papaioanu and husband Michael of Gainesville, Ga; Son - James A Lynch and wife Terry of Mlford, De; Daughter - Dawn M Petterson of Lewes, Del; Half Brother - Ralph Keiffer, Jr and wife Marilyn of Ohio; Step-Son Donald Edginton of Lewes, Del; Step-Daughter Marcia Klingel of Statesboro, Ga, and Step-Daughter Joanne Allen and husband Wayne of Australia. grand children. Lesli Gilbert and husband Robert of Natick, Mass; Thomas Bennett and wife Christina of Murryville, Ga; Jordan Petterson and wife Hannah of Milton, De; Scott Klingel and wife Stacy of Statesboro, Ga; John Klingel and wife Susan of Alabama. and 10 Great Grandchildren
Special mention of two very special friends who held a special place in Barbara's heart - Kimberly Bricker and husband Matt of Cumming, Ga & Sue Lofland and husband Bill of Lewes, Delaware.
All services were private at her request with burial at St. Peters Cemetery, Pilottown, Lewes, DE.
In lieu of flowers please send condolences to Compassionate Care Hospice, 2340 Prince Avenue, Athens, Ga 30606
Please sign her online guest book at this site.
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