Mary Edith Casey Hodge age 86 of Sulphur, Louisiana passed on to her heavenly home Thursday December 21, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the Meridian in Galveston. A visitation will be held from 5:00pm until 7:00pm Wednesday December 27, 2023, at Carnes Brothers Funeral Home in Galveston. Funeral services are 11:00am with visitation at 10:00am Thursday December 28, 2023, at First Baptist Church Maplewood, 4501 Maplewood Drive, Sulphur, Louisiana 70663. Burial will follow at Mimosa-Pines Cemetery South 568 Belle Moye Road Carlyss, Louisiana 70665 under the direction of Carnes Brothers Funeral Home.

Edith was born on September 14, 1937 in Port Arthur, Texas to Alice and Robert Casey. She was a wonderful mother, Emom, Ei, and servant of Christ.  At a young age Edith moved with her family to Maplewood, Louisiana where she became a lifelong member of Maplewood First Baptist Church. At Maplewood FBC she would serve in many compacities including serving on various committees and most importantly with children and music. Edith served in various choirs for over 40 years which culminated with singing in concerts statewide with the Louisiana Baptist Singing Women. Edith loved and nurtured many babies and became known as the face of the nursery. Outside of church she had a long and successful career as a secretary for Olin Corporation. Edith instilled a legacy of loving Christ, cooking and eating gumbo, reading, and cheering for the Dallas Cowboys as a courageous mother, grandmother, aunt, and dear friend.

Edith was preceded in joining the Lord by her mother, Alice Casey, her father Robert Casey, her sister Cherry Faith Casey Reeves, brother-in-love Allen Thomas Reeves, nephew Casey Allen Reeves, and granddaughter Meredith Macy Hodge (Edith's namesake).

Edith is survived by her son Eric Hodge (Regina), grandson Thomas (Hanah), great granddaughter Meredith Grace Hodge, and great grandson Tate Samuel Hodge as well as two nieces, Mendy Vaughn and Chrissie Book, and many more wonderful nieces and nephews whom she loved.

Please help us celebrate Edith's life as we remember all the laughter, tears, and special moments we all shared with her.