Reta Edge Allen of Cordele passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ashburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cody Glenn Allen and a brother, Owens Edge, Sr. Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late William Jennings Edge and Odessa Owens Edge Dalrymple. Reta was a sweet and loving soul that shared her smile with everyone that she met.She loved to read and enjoyed writing stories and poetry. At one time she wrote the Newsletter for the Senior Citizens Center. A waitress for many years, Reta grew up at Third Street Baptist Church but later in life she moved her membership to Grace Baptist Church. She is survived by her sister-in-law, Shirley Walls of Covington, LA; two nephews, Owens Bryan (Ana) Edge Jr. of Arizona and Christian O. Edge of Louisiana; and a niece, Jayne Edge (Jim) Kotter of Mississippi. The family wishes to express special appreciation to our cousin, Brenda Olds who provided valuable service in caring for and organizing for Reta's needs during the last months of her life. Brenda worked tirelessly and her labor of love is much appreciated. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4, 2023 in the chapel of Rainey Family Funeral Services. The family will receive friends prior to the service Saturday, beginning at 1:00 p.m. Reta will be laid to rest in Pitts Cemetery in Wilcox County.
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Reta Edge Allen of Cordele passed away Thursday, February 2, 2023 at Pruitt Healthcare in Ashburn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cody Glenn Allen and a brother, Owens Edge, Sr. Born in Cordele, she was the daughter of the late William Jennings Edge and Odessa Owens Edge Dalrymple. Reta was a sweet and loving soul that shared he