EDITH GORDON

ANNA, Ill. -- Edith Boyd Davis Gordon, 99, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Anna, Ill., died Saturday, Aug. 5, 2000, at the Arbors at Hilliard Nursing Home in Columbus.

She was born Aug. 14, 1900, at Jonesboro, Ill., daughter of John J. and Mary Gillespie Boyd.

She and Harold E. Gordon were married in 1953 at Anna. He died Jan. 13, 1978.

She was a member of First Baptist Church in Anna.

Survivors include a son, Boyd L. Davis of Columbus; a sister, Helen Goddard of Anna; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a brother.

Friends may call after 10 a.m. Tuesday at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Verlee Eaker officiating. Burial will be in Anna Cemetery.