Ettie Hodges

Ettie Marilla Hodges, of Edna, passed away Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at the age of 71. She was born Dec. 20, 1944, in Rusk, Texas, to the late Perry Frances Downs and Lillie Melzoria Collins Downs.       After losing both parents by the age of 3, Ettie became a part of J.N. and Pinky Wade’s family, as was requested by her mother. She was baptized at First Baptist Church, Edna at the age of 8. Ettie attended Edna High School, beauty school, nursing training, and received an associate’s degree from Victoria College.     She is survived by her foster mother, Pinky Wade Milby; loving longtime companion of 16 years, Burton Davis; and numerous family and friends.     She is preceded in death by her parents; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.C. Downs; brothers, Frances Adale Downs and Calvin Ray Downs; foster father, J.N. Wade, Jr.; and foster brother, Don Wade.     A memorial service was held on Friday, July 15 at 10 a.m. in the Oaklawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Krause officiating.     Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna. 361-782-2221.