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Batesville Today
By the People, for the People
Edwina Irene Vanscoder, Longtime California Resident, Dies at 82
The former bookkeeper and prison worker was remembered for her deep Christian faith and love of family.
Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:36am
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The soft, contemplative light of a small-town church service captures the enduring faith that guided Edwina Irene Vanscoder's life.Batesville TodayEdwina Irene Vanscoder, a longtime resident of Brawley, California, passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 82 in Batesville, Arkansas. Vanscoder had a long career as a bookkeeper and worked for the Imperial County Employment Development Department and Calipatria State Prison before retiring. She was deeply devoted to her Christian faith and was an active member of Brawley Assembly of God Church and Valley Baptist Church in her later years. Vanscoder is survived by her two sons, daughter, several siblings, 13 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Why it matters
Vanscoder's life story reflects the experiences of many longtime California residents who built careers, raised families, and remained committed to their faith and communities over decades. Her passing is a poignant reminder of the importance of family, community, and enduring values in an era of rapid change.
The details
Edwina Irene Vanscoder was born on October 7, 1943, in Woodward, Oklahoma, to Edward Rhoads and Lillie (Swearingen) Rhoads. She worked as a bookkeeper for many years and also held roles at the Imperial County Employment Development Department and Calipatria State Prison before retiring. Vanscoder was a devout Christian and was active in her local churches, Brawley Assembly of God Church and Valley Baptist Church in Brawley, California. She enjoyed puzzles, reading, sewing, and quilting, but her greatest passion was her family.
- Edwina Irene Vanscoder was born on October 7, 1943, in Woodward, Oklahoma.
- Vanscoder passed away on March 26, 2026, in Batesville, Arkansas, at the age of 82.
- Services for Vanscoder will be held on Monday, April 13, 2026, at 10 AM at Brawley Assembly of God Church in Brawley, California, with interment to follow at Riverview Cemetery.
The players
Edwina Irene Vanscoder
An 82-year-old former resident of Brawley, California, who worked as a bookkeeper and for the Imperial County Employment Development Department and Calipatria State Prison before retiring. She was a devout Christian and active in her local churches.
Edward Rhoads
Edwina Irene Vanscoder's late father.
Lillie (Swearingen) Rhoads
Edwina Irene Vanscoder's late mother.
Janet Littrell
Edwina Irene Vanscoder's late sister.
Calvin Vanscoder
Edwina Irene Vanscoder's late previous husband.
What’s next
A memorial service for Edwina Irene Vanscoder will be held at a later date at Willis Funeral Service in Batesville, Arkansas.
The takeaway
Edwina Irene Vanscoder's life exemplified the values of faith, family, and community that have sustained many longtime California residents through periods of personal and societal change. Her passing is a poignant reminder of the enduring importance of these timeless virtues.
