Edna R Funderburk, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, passed away on October 22, 2026, in Philadelphia. She was born on September 18, 1949, in Philadelphia, a city that remained the setting of her life’s work and enduring connections.

Edna devoted her professional life to education, serving as a teacher for the School Board of Philadelphia. Through that work, she gave her time and talents in service to students and her community. She also earned a Master Degree, an accomplishment that reflected her commitment to learning and to the profession she carried with dedication. Her family’s story also included a proud connection to military service through her husband, Larry Funderburk, who served in the Air Force.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Funderburk, and by her parents, Patrick Butler and Marie Butler.

Edna’s memory will be cherished by her family, including her son, Michael Funderburk, and her daughter, Lisa Funderburk. She is also survived by her brothers, Ricky Beard, Mando Beard, and Kenneth Beard, and by her sisters, Rose Thurmond and Barbara Ann Beard-Hinton. May they find comfort in the love they shared with her, the example she set through her work and perseverance, and the many memories that remain with them.

Services honoring Edna’s life will be held on November 5, 2026, at Bright Hope Baptist Church, 1601 North 12th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122. A viewing will take place from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, followed by a Celebration of Life from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM. Interment will follow at Ivy Hill Cemetery, 1201 Easton Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19150, from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM.

Edna R Funderburk will be remembered with love, gratitude, and deep respect.