Edna Mae Alderson, a long time resident of Saxonburg, died at home Wednesday October 18.

Born on April 24, 1936 to Wilbert Russel and Helen Vensel Pflugh in Saxonburg. She was one of six children. She was the devoted wife of James R. Alderson and the beloved mother of three children. She was active in her church community and enjoyed antiquing, decorating, gardening and baking. Above all, she cared deeply for her family and friends and found a way to make others smile.

Edna Mae is survived by her husband Jim, whom she married May 25, 1992. Two sons, John (Maria) Halowell and James Halowell, her son-in-law Jack Davis. Five step-children, Kimber (Stan) Jones, Barbara Alderson, Jill (Ernie) Ruzich, James Brent (Jada) Alderson and Heidi (Aaron) Hritz. She was the loving grandmother of Katherine, Elizabeth, Matthew (Libby) Nathan (Jessi) Joshua, Jacob, Taylor, Dustie, Levi and Ashley. Her best friend and sister Carrie (W.C. "Bud") Butler, her brother David Pflugh, 2 sisters-in-law Eva and Barbara Pflugh, as well as several dear nieces and nephews, all whom have richly impacted her life.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Diane Halowell Davis, three brothers and sisters-in-law, Elmer W."Bill" Pflugh and his wife Eleanor, Lewis "Louie" Pflugh, Harry Pflugh and Patricia Gallagher Pflugh.

Friends will be received on Sunday from 2-6 pm at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc. Saxonburg, PA.

Funeral Services will be held on Monday, October 23 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Jason McQueen officiating.

Burial will be in the Mt. Airy Cemetery, Natrona Heights.

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