Van Alstyne Leader
Thursday, April 2, 1936
MRS. EDGAR SLEDGE SUCCUMBS MONDAY
Mrs. Edgar Sledge, 25 years old, died Monday morning at her home
in Van Alstyne. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the
First Baptist Church of Van Alstyne, conducted by the Rev. Frank Johnston,
pastor of the Baptist Church, and the Rev. Lloyd Mottley, pastor of the
First Christian Church. Burial was in the Van Alstyne Cemetery, under
the direction of the Fox-Fanning funeral home.
Mrs. Sledge was born July 26, 1911, in Collin County. She
was a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Edgar
Sledge; one daughter, Audrey Nell; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bob Robinsin;
seven brothers: Robert, Claude, Marshall, R.C., L.C., Rudolph, all of Van
Alstyne and Tom of Westminster; and one sister, Mary Sue of Van Alstyne.