Edwina McFarland Gaddis, age 63, of Cleveland, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2008 in the Skyridge Medical Center. Edwina was a native of theCopper Basin area and was a daughter of the late James and Lois Dobbins McFarland. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her brother, James “Mutt” McFarland.

She is survived by son, Jimmy Gaddis of Cleveland, TN; two daughters, Shannon Gaddis and Rhonda Goode, both of Cleveland, TN; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, August 29 at 2:00 p.m. from the Akins of Copperhill chapel with Rev. Donald Weaver officiating. Pallbearers included, Jimmy Gaddis, Josh Gaddis, Jacob Reed, Dustin Gaddis, Stephen Reed, Chase Floyd, Lee Allen, Christian Willis and Jason Goode. Honorary pallbearers included, Cole Gaddis and Katrina Allen. Interment followed in the Zion Hill Baptist Church cemetery. Akins Funeral Home of Copperhill in charge of the arrangements.