Sara Ann (Baden) Edwards

Sara Ann (Baden) Edwards, 69, of Russiaville, passed away on Friday, June 12, 2026 at her home. She was born on September 27, 1956, the daughter of Fred H. Baden and Patsy N. (Nugent) Corley. On May 26, 1979, she married Steve Edwards in New Castle, IN and he survives.

Sara was a 1975 graduate of Pineville High School in Louisiana. She studied Psychology and Sociology with a minor in Religious Education at Mid America Nazarene University and graduated in 1979. She worked at Western Primary School as a teachers aid for 10 years and owned Fruitflowers for 7 years. Sara was a member of One Church and participated in church activities such as VBS, Sunday School, choir, and was active in the youth group. She also volunteered at the Pregnancy Resource Center. Sara loved to laugh, work on computers, sing, cook her Louisiana gumbo, and enjoyed fishing. Most of all Sara loved spending time with her family.

Along with her husband, Steve, she is survived by her daughters, Carla Edwards, and Mandy (Ethan) Lowry; stepson Brian (Michelle) Kashman; brothers, Mark (Kathy) Baden and Tony (Ludie) Baden; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and stepfather, Terrell Corley.

She was preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Gary Baden, Leah Baden, and Andrea Broussard.

A funeral service celebrating Sara’s life will be held at 11 am, Thursday, June 18, 2026, at One Church, 2734 S Washington Street, Kokomo, with Dr. Garey A. Miller officiating. Burial in Albright Cemetery will follow. Friends are invited to visit with the family from 4 pm to 7 pm, Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at Shirley & Stout Funeral Home, 1315 W. Lincoln Rd, Kokomo. The family wishes to thank Elara Hospice for the excellent care they gave to Sara. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pregnancy Resource Center or One Church: Missions Department. Messages of condolences may be made at www.shirleyandstout.com.

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