Obituary of Edna Jean Wise

Edna Jean Wise, 81, Latrobe, went to be with our Lord peacefully on April 29, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions, Latrobe. Born September 15, 1938 in Robinson the daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Miller) Nixon. Also preceded in death by husband John Glenn Wise; brothers Wilson, John, Ray, Clark, Dave, Dan, Tom and infant brother Irvin Nixon and loving sister Orea Busch. Survived by daughter Elizabeth Hughes and husband William, Bolivar; granddaughter Angela Kennedy and husband Darren, Murrysville; Great-grandson Mason, whom she adored immensely. Jean is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Jean had a very successful and caring career as a nurse both in Ridgecrest California, and in Bradenton Florida, before retiring and returning to her home state. She was very active in the Parrish United Methodist Church in Parrish Florida. Upon moving back to Latrobe, she attended Charter Oak Church on Frye Farm Road, Greensburg, and is a lifelong member of the Evangelical United Methodist Church of Robinson, PA. Jean was always willing to lend a hand wherever she could to help out. Most importantly she will be remembered for her strong faith in Jesus Christ, and her love for family and friends. Her family would like to express their sincere gratitude for the loving care and passion she received from Brookdale Senior Living Solutions and Grane Hospice. Due to public health concerns all visitations and service are private. Future inurnment Fort Palmer Cemetery. Arrangements in care of Kenneth A. Stuart Funeral Home, New Florence. Memorial donations in Jean’s name may be made to Robinson Evangelical United Methodist Church PO Box 65, Robinson, PA 15949. Online condolences may be left at www.thestuartfuneralhomes.com