Kathryn Louise Edwards, Franklin, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. She was 90 years old. Kathryn was born in Southport, IN, to her parents Glenn and Addie Derr. She graduated from Southport High School, class of 1954. Kathryn married her husband, William Edwards, on March 18, 1955, and they shared 43 years of marriage together until William passed away in 1998.

Kathryn was a member of the Greenwood Methodist Church with her husband for many years. Kathryn was also a member of the Eastern Star. Kathryn worked in the financial aid office for Xavier University in Ohio for a number of years until she started her well-earned retirement. Kathryn thought it was important to be fashionable and presentable at all times. She was known to wear stiletto heels and her trusty mauve lipstick, especially while she was working. She loved to spend her free time shopping for anything under the sun; she loved looking for vintage antiques, high fashion shoes, and interesting finds from QVC and JTV. Kathryn will be remembered for her fun-loving spirit, sassy personality, and classy demeanor for many years to come.

Kathryn is survived by her sister, Patty Raley; her daughter in law, Yvonne Edwards; her grandchildren, Jeremy (Amanda) Edwards, Meagan Edwards, and Brandi Li; her great grandchildren, Landon Li, Owen Edwards, and Nolen Edwards; her several nieces and nephews.

Kathryn is preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Addie Derr; her husband, William Edwards; her children, William G. Edwards, Douglas B. Edwards, and Annette Edwards-Kraemer; her brother, Tom Derr.

A visitation for Kathryn will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 9:00 am until 10:30 am. The private graveside service will be on Monday, September 14, 2026. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Lawn Memory Gardens.

For those choosing to make a memorial contribution, the family suggests that donations be sent to the memory care unit of Morning Pointe in Franklin.