Edna Jeanne Bittner

Edna Jeanne Bittner Saginaw, Michigan Edna passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the age of 45 years. Edna Jeanne Bittner was born on July 19, 1976, in Saginaw, MI, to James Clayton and Mary Kay (Walters) Bittner. She is survived by her son and daughter, Antonio Vargas and Sabrina Vargas; her siblings, Eva Bittner, Edward (Jamie) Bittner; Clayton Bittner; her aunts and uncles, Jeanne (Danny) Slavin, Susan Burr, Don (Bridget) Bittner; Edward Bittner, Elise Slavin; nieces and nephews, James Brandt, Anisa Brandt, Zachery (Jessica) Samaniego, Paeton Reinhardt, Gabriella Sahr-Martinez, Maryanna Bittner, Jessica Vargas, Maria Vargas; many special cousins and other family members; and many special friends including, Tiffany Ronan, Julia Delacruz, Geneveie Espinoza, Shane Riska and Eva Carpenter. She was predeceased by her mother, Mary Kay Walters; grandfather, Clayton Bittner; father, James Bittner; grandfather, George Walters; grandmother, Carol Walters; grandmother, Shirley Bittner and dearest friend, Irene Vargas. Edna had worked for Saginaw Pines Nursing and Rehab, St. Mary’s and Luther Manor. Her hobbies included cooking for her family and friends, cleaning, writing poetry, playing BINGO, and her scratch off tickets. She also enjoyed spending time with her friends and family, most especially babies and children, having get togethers and BBQ’s. She loved to tell jokes and make people laugh and feel good. Edna was a giving person, giving even right up until the end when she gave many people a second chance at life with her gift to the Gift of Life Foundation. Edna’s memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at Wakeman Funeral Home, 1218 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, MI. Friends are welcome to visit with the family from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm. In accordance with family wishes, cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider making a donation to the Gift of Life Foundation, 3861 Research Park Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (866) 500-5801 in Edna’s honor or to Edna’s family in her memory. Memories and sympathies of Edna may be shared with the family on her memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Edna Jeanne Bittner

July 19, 1976 - January 6, 2022