Edna Symmes

Edna Mae Symmes, age 74, of Charlotte, passed away peacefully with her family by her side Thursday, February 11, 2021. She was born September 22, 1946, in Lansing, the daughter of Clyde and Laura (Lovejoy) Hamilton. Edna graduated from Charlotte High School with the class of 1964. On May 16, 1964, she married the love of her life, John Allen Symmes, at the First Lutheran Church of Charlotte. Edna was a magnificent wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She cherished time spent at the campgrounds and fishing together with John. Edna also enjoyed sewing, cooking, and being together with family. She was a devoted member of First Lutheran Church and VFW Post 2406 Ladies Auxiliary. Edna is survived by her husband of 56 years, John; children: Melissa Rowland of Charlotte, Jodie (Derrick) Morgan of Charlotte, Travis (Christina) Symmes of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren: Joseph Harris, Tyler Rowland, Cody (Taylor) Rowland, Andrew Morgan, Austin Morgan, Brayden Morgan, Sira Breakey, Cody Fowler, Greg Aleo; great-grandchildren: Maysn Rowland, Aydin Rowland, Trynity Rowland, Alyana Tolley, Lucus Fowler, Carter Fowler, Lord Ray, and one baby Rowland on the way; siblings: Ron (Hazel) Hamilton of Charlotte, Russ (Susan) Hamilton of Harrison, Clyde (Janet) Hamilton of Charlotte, Laura Taylor of Harrison, Gary (Lisa) Hamilton of Olivet, Ken (Carol) Hamilton of Charlotte, Carolyn (Tom) Frith of Hastings; brothers-in-law; Jim (Colleen) Symmes of North Carolina, Jeff (Glenda) Symmes of Texas, Jerri (Gay) Symmes of Grand Rapids, Jack (Dawn) Symmes of Dorr; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and step-fathers: Joe Vimazel and Stan Wilkinson. In keeping with Edna’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at the First Lutheran Church of Charlotte. Those desiring, may make contributions in Edna’s memory to First Lutheran Church, 550 E. Shepherd St. Charlotte, MI 48813 or Sparrow Hospice, 1322 E. Michigan Ave., Suite 204, Lansing, MI 48912.