Nova M. Edmonds

Nova M. Edmonds, of New Castle, passed away on her 89th birthday, Tuesday, January 23, 2024 in her home following an extended illness. She was born January 23, 1935 in Somerset, KY, a daughter of the late Orville and Mary Ola (Rollins) Privett.

Nova worked in the dietary department at Henry County Memorial Hospital for over 10 years, and then worked for The Village Inn and Home Healthcare for several years. She loved her houseplants and spending time with her family.

She was spunky, yet sweet, caring, and giving. She always put others first and was always smiling.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Gene Edmonds of Shelbyville, Eva Edmonds of New Castle, Mary Voiles of New Castle and Lora Voiles of New Castle; daughter-in-law, Tammy Edmonds of New Castle; grandchildren, Desirea Voiles (Marques Williams) of New Castle, Wayne Voiles of New Castle, Marlene (Tim) Wyatt of New Castle, Scott Guffey of Greensburg, Connie (Dale) Catron of New Castle; great grandchildren, Makayla (Noah) Thurman, Tinzleigh Williams, Draya Williams, Diamond Voiles (Kevin Barnett), Kiana Voiles (Caleb McCreery), Tanner, Cooper, and Lylah Wyatt, Star Guffey, Jade Ramirez, Tristan Guffey, Cierra (Dustin) Pruitt and DJ Catron of New Castle; four great-great grandchildren, Crue Thurman, Abazyah Guffey, Kensley Pruitt and Dakota Pruitt; sisters, June Wiley of FL, Jane Deaton of Mooreland, and Etta Taylor of TN; several nieces and nephews, and a very close friend, Elizabeth Loy.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Don Edmonds; son, Robert Edmonds; son in law, Buckey Voiles; five brothers, Denzil Privett, Dorman Privett, Ed Privett, Robert Privett, and Omer Privett; a sister, Gloria Ridenour.

Services will be at 12:00 p.m. Noon on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Rev. Tim Denney officiating. Burial will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home. You may share condolences and memories of Nova at www.hinsey-brown.com .