Patti Edwards, Wife of BYU Coach LaVell Edwards, Dies at 93

Patti Edwards, known as the "First Lady of BYU Football," passed away nearly a decade after her husband's death.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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Patti Edwards, the wife of legendary BYU football coach LaVell Edwards, has died at the age of 93. The BYU athletics department announced her passing on Saturday. Patti Edwards was known as the "First Lady of BYU Football" and helped found the American Football Coaches' Wives association, an organization that provides support to wives of American football coaches.

Why it matters

Patti Edwards was a beloved figure in the BYU and college football communities, supporting her husband's Hall of Fame coaching career and advocating for other coaches' spouses. Her passing marks the end of an era for BYU football and the Edwards family legacy.

The details

Originally from Big Piney, Wyoming, Patti Edwards met her husband LaVell while he was playing for Utah State University. They married in 1952. Patti Edwards is survived by three children and 14 grandchildren. Her death comes nearly ten years after the passing of her husband LaVell Edwards, the Hall of Fame BYU football coach.

  • Patti Edwards passed away on February 14, 2026.
  • LaVell Edwards, Patti's husband, died nearly 10 years ago.

The players

Patti Edwards

The wife of legendary BYU football coach LaVell Edwards, known as the "First Lady of BYU Football" and a founder of the American Football Coaches' Wives association.

LaVell Edwards

The Hall of Fame BYU football coach, Patti Edwards' husband.

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The takeaway

Patti Edwards' passing marks the end of an era for BYU football and the Edwards family legacy. As the wife of a Hall of Fame coach, Patti was a beloved figure who supported her husband's career and advocated for other coaches' spouses through her work with the American Football Coaches' Wives association.