July 23, 1934-March 22, 2024

Mary Margene Page Edwards passed away peacefully on March 22, 2024, in Hurricane, Utah, at the age of 89. Margene was born on July 23, 1934. in Provo, Utah. Her father Joseph Albert Page and her mother Ina Louise Coleman Page raised Margene and her older sister Betty on an Orchard Farm in Pleasant Grove. Margene and Betty loved playing in the fields, tending the animals and picking fruit.  

She attended elementary and high school in Pleasant Grove, graduating from PGHS in 1952. Following her mother’s footsteps, Margene pursued a bachelor’s degree in education at Utah State University where she met her future husband Jesse Wayne Edwards. Graduating in 1956, Margene embarked on a distinguished teaching career, educating students in Las Vegas, Germany, Pleasant Grove, Orem, Lindon, Moab and Hurricane.  The end of her career was spent working for the Utah School for the Blind. She especially loved her visually impaired students. Margene was a strong advocate for her children and grandchildren to obtain a college education and continuously supported them in their efforts.  

On Dec. 29, 1958, Margene and Wayne were sealed for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple. They recently celebrated their 65th anniversary. They are the parents of six children: Mary Excell (David), Cindy Brown (Doug), Jeffrey Edwards (Cathy), Chris Edwards (Gina), Kerry Edwards (Joy) and Gina Eves (Jack).  Together they raised their children in Hurricane, where they embraced the community.  Margene adored her children and supported them in all aspects of their lives.  She attended countless athletic and other school events at Hurricane High School. She patiently taught them the gospel of Jesus Christ by her example and her actions.

Margene shared her love for music by teaching piano to her children and others. She and Betty grew up playing duets on the piano and she continued this tradition with her own children. Margene loved to travel and took her family on many trips across the globe.  She was an avid reader and always had two or three books by her side reading simultaneously. She was a member of the Novelette Book Club for over 50 years. Margene was a huge BYU football and Jazz basketball fan. She and her family attended hundreds of BYU football games all across the country. 

Margene loved being a grandmother to her 22 grandchildren: Ben, Laura, Jeff, Ashley, Bryan, Parker, Taylor, Zachary, Jordon, Justin, Page, Corey, Morgan, Josee, Jared, Coleman, Addie, Natasha, Rachel, Hayden, Chloe and Jackson. She made them each a quilt when they graduated from high school. She enjoyed playing Rook, Croquette and other games, baking bread and rolls and going on fun adventures.  

Margene served in various organizations in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including in the Relief Society, in music callings and as a temple worker. Margene and Wayne served two full-time missions; a CES Mission in Australia and a Family History Mission in Salt Lake City. Margene supported her children as they served full-time missions. Margene and Wayne’s posterity have served 44 full-time missions across the world. She passed away with a strong and unshakeable testimony of the Savior and his Gospel. She leaves a legacy that we can all strive to follow, one of faith, charity, endurance, persistence, optimism and love. Margene is survived by her devoted husband and best friend of 65 years Jesse Wayne Edwards, her six children, 22 grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren.    

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated healthcare workers at Beehive Home in Hurricane and the CNS Hospice caregivers for their compassionate care during Margene’s final months.  

A celebration of Margene’s life will be held on Friday, March 29 at 11 a.m. at the Hurricane Stake Center on 677 South 700 West. Preceding the funeral, a viewing will be held from 9-10:45 am.  The proceedings will be live-streamed through the Serenity website.  

Family and friends are invited to click here to share tributes online. Arrangements and memorial tree planting by Serenity Funeral Home of Southern Utah, 435-986-9100.