Edna Mae Varela

Edna Mae Varela “Kionut”, was reunited with her Lord and Saviour on August 14, 2026, in Purcell, Oklahoma, surrounded by her children and loved ones. Edna was born January 17, 1953, in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma, the daughter of John Kionut, Irene Kionut and Mae Horn. Edna was married to the love of her life John Micheal Varela Sr. for 47 years. Edna attended college at Arizona State University where she and John started their family eventually having 8 children. Edna served as a police officer first as a Pathologist and later as a Deputy for the State of Arizona. Edna will be remembered for her straightforward attitude and unwavering love for her husband and family. Although only 4 ft. 11 inches, Edna always rose to the occasion and was noticed by all when she spoke.
Edna was reunited with her husband John Micheal Varela Sr. and survived by her 8 children and their spouses; Donna Michelle Akerman and Steven Carl Akerman II (Deceased), Maria Rosa Varela Matthews, Anthony Dominguez, Paul David Varela, Thomas Shaun Varela, Ramon Jacob Varela, Amber Marguerita Bellamy and Gordon Bellamy, and Trinie Irene Varela and Krissy Foster. Preceded by her parents John, Irene, and Mae, her beloved Uncle Wilson Kionut, her son, John Micheal Varela Jr., and Grandson Chance Randall Townley. Edna also leaves behind her brothers and sister; Merle Kionut, Ladonna Daingkau, Jimmy Horn and Bobby Horn. Edna was blessed with 7 grandsons, 5 granddaughters and 9 great grandchildren along with a host of nephews and nieces.