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Elaine Schwartzenburg Edwards was born in Marksville, Louisiana, on March 8, 1929, the only daughter and middle child of Myrl and Errol Schwartzenburg. An amazing life awaited her. She completed her education in parochial and public schools in Marksville. She met and married her childhood sweetheart and they moved to Crowley, Louisiana where she became a stay-at-home Mom to four children - Anna, Victoria, Stephen and David. This shy, humble girl from Marksville was thrust into the limelight as her husband advanced from the Crowley City Council to United States Representative to Governor of Louisiana, a limelight she never sought, but accepted with dignity and honor. When Louisiana's senior U.S. Senator Allen Ellender died in 1972, Elaine was appointed to complete his unfulfilled term. Elaine stepped right in, spread her wings, and once presided over the United States Senate for a day. Elaine was an accomplished seamstress who started her own business and designed and crafted many beautiful creations for clients. Though she served the longest as Louisiana's First Lady, she remained to the end a humble girl from Marksville--smart, unpretentious, and content with whatever life dealt her. In the end, she would be quick to tell you that her greatest accomplishment and greatest joy by far were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Elaine passed away on May 14, 2018. She is survived by her four children Anna Edwards, Victoria Edwards, Stephen Edwards and girlfriend Kristi Godal, and David Edwards and spouse Laura L. Edwards; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty-four great-grandchildren; one brother, Ralph Schwartzenburg; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Myrl and Errol Schwartzenburg and her brother Frank Schwartzenburg. Elaine was loved by many and will be missed more than words can express. Rest in peace, dear Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and Friend. A memorial service will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Monday, May 21, 2018 at Resthaven Gardens Cemetery located at 11817 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA. Charitable donations may be made to Children's Hospital of New Orleans, the Humane Society, or the charity of your choice. Arrangements by Church Funeral Services and Crematory, Baton Rouge.
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Psalms 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And of because of special mightiness they are 80 years. May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
May 21, 2018
To the Family, I am sorry for your loss. May your hearts find comfort in fond memories and God's beautiful promises for the future. JOHN 6:40
Char
May 21, 2018
Ms. Elaine, Thank You for your service to the State of Louisiana. May you rest in peace. To the Edwards Family, our condolences to each of you. May the moments you shared grant you comfort and peace. God Bless, The Giaccone Family
Vincent Giaccone
May 21, 2018
Respect and admiration for Ms. Elaine Edwards. She had real class. May she rest in peace.
Roy & Kathy Gautreaux
May 19, 2018
My sympathy to the Edwards family-ms. Edwards passing. I attended school with Steve in crowley in the early '60s. Through years My father served on court juries-gov. Edward's uncle's court in Marksville after We'd moved to avoyelles-our family's roots. Our thoughts & prayers are with your family.
Michael Dubroc
May 19, 2018
may your memories of the wonderful times that you shared with you loved one bring comfort to you and your family at this difficult time my condolences psalm 61;1&2
May 16, 2018
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