Betty Lorene (Thompson) Edwards was born January 5, 1940, in Greensburg, KS, to Ralph and Orpha (Woods) Thompson and passed away Monday, July 14, 2025, at Corn Heritage Village of Weatherford.

Lorene was raised and attended school in Greensburg, KS, graduating with the Class of 1958. She soon met J.C. Edwards while working at a movie theatre and they married on January 2, 1959 and made their home in Greensburg for a short time. As a young family, they moved often, following J.C.'s work--building powerlines.  They finally settled in Weatherford in 1974, where they made their home ever since, and finished raising their three sons—Jim, Greg, and Brad. Lorene was a stay-at-home mother until Brad was a high school sophomore. She began working at SWOSU in the cafeteria and later at Weatherford Regional Hospital, eventually retiring to help with the grandchildren.

Lorene loved spending time with her family. She especially enjoyed holidays & birthdays, preparing food for every event to make it feel special. Whether it was rice crispy treats, homemade ice cream, or chocolate fudge, no one compared to Grandma's cooking. She enjoyed serving others and being a caretaker for everyone in the family. Her love language was truly serving others through serving them their favorite dish made personally for them. In her spare time, she enjoyed making ceramics, sewing and craftwork, and tending to her flowers. Lorene will be remembered by her family for her kind and gentle demeanor and through the love she shared with all of her family.

Lorene is survived her husband, J.C. Edwards; three sons, Jim Edwards and wife, Brenda of Weatherford, Greg Edwards and wife, Bonnie of Canton, and Brad Edwards and wife, Jamie of Shawnee; grandchildren, Syreeta Rodriquez of Weatherford, Jayson Edwards of Weatherford, Jeff Edwards and wife, Emily of Hydro, Nikki Hatch and wife, DeAnn of Stillwater, Seth Edwards and wife, Ashley of Canton, Josh Edwards of Canton, Lizzie Edwards of Canton, Paisly, Emily, Lynlee and Everlee Edwards of  Shawnee; great-grandchildren, Jayse Edwards and Jenna of Vega, TX, Braylon Gayer of Weatherford, Jaylee Edwards of Thomas, Kamdyn Edwards of Weatherford, Lincoln and Landry Edwards of Hydro and Alex Hatch of Stillwater; sister, Arzella Ferguson of Kansas City, two brothers, Leslie Thompson of Idaho, Bobby Thompson of Cordell; sister-in-law, Dot Thompson; nieces, Misty Garling, Carol Yeamons and Lorrie Bare; and nephew, Lee Thomspon.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Wayne.