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Amelou S. Edwards, 68, of Livingston, TX was born in Shreveport, LA went to be her with the Lord on August 29, 2011 at MD Anderson Medical Center in Houston. Amelou loved animals even had a cat named Speckles, she also loved the outdoors and did paintings. Mrs. Amelou Edwards graduated from St. Vincient Academy in Shreveport, LA in 1961. She received a B.A. from Louisiana State University in 1965 where she was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority. After graduation she started her career in Houston with the Coca Cola Foods Division. She was employed there for 10 years and retired as Retail Sales Accounting Manager in 1975. She was a loving wife, companion, and best friend to her husband of 44 years, Larry Edwards. She is also survived by her nephew Jay and spouse Melissa Freeman of Katy, TX a niece Noel and spouse Mark Mathery of Houston, TX. She is preceded in death by her father and mother J.W. and Genevieve Stacey Freeman and brother, J. Stacey Freeman. Celebration of Life was held Saturday, September 3, 2011, 3:30 PM at Pace Funeral Home. A reception followed the Memorial Services at the Rolling Hills Restaurant. Pace Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. To sign the online guestbook, go to www.pacefuneral.com.