Scarbrough

Edna Lorena Scarbrough of Covington, GA, passed away July 17, 2015, at the age of 78.  She was born January 7, 1937, in Asheville, NC, to the late Luther Bostian and Mary Lorena Snider. She grew up in Atlanta, where she met her life partner, Charles. In 1972, she and Charles moved to New Orleans, LA, where they raised their four children.  Following their retirement in 1999, they moved back to Covington.  Mrs. Scarbrough was a long-time member of Starrsville United Methodist Church, having served on the Staff Parrish Relations Council and Church Council. She was involved with the Joy Group and assisted with the annual BBQ fundraiser. In addition to serving wherever needed, she, along with her husband, kept all the church supplies ordered and in stock. An excellent bowler, she qualified for the National Senior Bowling League. Mrs. Scarbrough enjoyed all types of cuisine, from Georgia cooking to New Orleans staples, but her passion was cooking for her family and friends.

Survivors include her loving husband of 53 years, Charles H. Scarbrough; children and spouses, Cynthia Lorena Colburn and her husband, Dale of Covington, Sandra Lee Scarbrough Campbell, Pamela Marie Barrosse and her husband, Miguel, David Charles Scarbrough and his wife, Kearstin Marie all of New Orleans, LA; grandchildren, Jeffrey Colburn, Hannah Lorena Colburn, Douglas Colburn, JoBeth Campbell, Mia Campbell, Elijah Charles Scarbrough; brother and sister-in-law, John Phillip and Martha Carol Snider of Lithia Springs, GA; as well as several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great nieces and great-great nephews.

Funeral Services for Mrs. Scarbrough will be held Thursday, July 23, 2015, 2:00 PM, at Starrsville United Methodist Church, 2786 Dixie Road, in Covington, with Rev. Dr. Susan Martin Taylor officiating, and interment following in Starrsville United Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Caldwell & Cowan Funeral Home, 1215 Access Road, Wednesday, July 22, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. Flowers are accepted, or   contributions may be made, in her memory to Starrsville United Methodist Church.