Eileen M. Edwards, 85, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2010, at her home. She loved to sew, crochet and knit, making afghans for her family and friends, and her annual hobby of making nylon scrubbers. She was a member of the Fort Wayne Fireman''s Women''s Auxiliary and was always a willing helper at anytime. She was a former employee of the Wayne Pump Company in the 1940''s, and later years, the Fort Wayne License Branch from which she retired. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Herbert G. Edwards of Fort Wayne; sons and daughters in law, Herbert H. and Jodi Edwards of Fort Wayne, Jerry and Janice Edwards of Butler, Indiana and Gordon and Vicki Edwards of Jacksonville, Florida ; one brother, John (Susie) Stemen of Butler, Indiana; brothers in law, William F. (Virginia) Edwards and Alfred J. Edwards both of Fort Wayne; sisters in law, Margaret Winkler of Fort Wayne, Dorothy Dunham of Kempton, Indiana; six grandchildren; two great granddaughters; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers and three step brothers. Service is 11:00 a.m., Thursday, June 10, 2010 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home, 8408 Covington Road, with calling one hour prior. Calling is also 6 - 8 p.m., Wednesday at the Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Covington Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials are to Heartland Hospice.