Chalie Lee Edwards

Chalie Lee Edwards was born January 27, 1978 in Grand Island, Nebraska, to Dennis and Christine Sheffield Edwards. She arrived on their 5th wedding anniversary and was baptized at Trinity United Methodist Church. She was named after her maternal uncles Charles Jr. and Jerry Lee Sheffield. Her beloved, older sister Melodie Edwards-Loveland cared for and protected her throughout her life. Chalie lived with Melodie and her family the past 7 years in Bellevue, Nebraska. Chalie passed away August 1, 2022 in Omaha. She was a blessing and ray of sunshine to her family and all that knew and loved her for 44 years.



Chalie spent her early years in St. Libory, Nebraska, where she attended kindergarten. She would go on to be a student at The Nebraska School for the Visually Impaired in Nebraska City where she lived during the school-week for the next 10 years. Chris and Dennis would pick her up each weekend & on holidays to spend quality family time back at home, returning to Nebraska City each Sunday evening. Chalie’s high-school years were at Grand Island Senior High where she received her diploma in 1999.



Chalie loved spending time swimming in her parent’s pool and participating in the Special Olympics, where she received a number of medals for bowling and basketball. Chalie looked forward to attending the Easter Seals summer camps. Her adventurous nature led her to things like go-carting and riding all the roller coasters she could on family vacations. Magic Mountain at Disneyworld was one of her favorites. Chalie also loved going to movies, concerts and out to eat with her family. She was an active person who liked being on the go.



Chalie volunteered as a Walmart greeter and helped put coupons on products. She belonged to The Arc, loved country music, giggled when she was dancing and loved winning at Yatzy, which she did frequently. Chalie also adored her care providers and loved her four-legged furry friends, dogs Maggie and Mugsy.



Chalie’s surviving family includes parents Dennis & Christine Sheffield Edwards; cherished sister Melodie Edwards-Loveland; nephews Chance Loveland (Stevie Hanson) and Corey Loveland and great nephew Kingston Loveland. Aunts and uncles include Jerry & Barbara Sheffield-Brand, Lois Sheffield, Lynda & Lyle Henderson, Nancey & Norm Fendrick; Craig & Trenna Edwards and numerous cousins, extended relatives and friends.

Chalie was proceeded in death by grandparents Charles Sr & Margaret Shriner Sheffield and Rex & Wanda Skeen Edwards; uncles Charles Sheffield Jr and Jerry (Mugsy) Sheffield; and cousin Caleb Sheffield.



In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to Easter Seals Camp; The Arc of Central Nebraska, or a family memorial to be determined later.



Chalie’s Celebration of Life will include a visitation, inurnment and luncheon on Monday, August 8, 2022. Details follow:



Visitation: Sunday August 7, 2022 5pm – 7pm

Apfel Funeral Home

1123 W 2nd St

Grand Island, NE 68801



Celebration of Life Service: Monday August 8, 2022 11am

Apfel Funeral Home

1123 W 2nd St

Grand Island, NE 68801



Inurnment following the service

Grand Island Cemetery

3168 W Stolley Park Rd.

Grand Island, NE 68801



Luncheon following Inurnment

The United Veterans Club

1914 W. Capital Ave.

Grand Island, NE 68803