Singer. Her career spanned many years after going solo in 1945. Born Edna May Squires in Pontyberem, Carmarthonshire in 1915, her most successful recordings were "I'm Walking Behind You" (1953),"Say It With Flowers" (1961), "For Once In My Life" (1969), “Till” (1970) and "My Way" (1970). She was married to actor Roger Moore, a union that lasted 16 years (a final message from Moore read "I've said it with flowers" in a floral tribute at her funeral). She died in Llwynpia Hospital, her funeral service was held at St Mary's Church, Port Talbot, and she was buried in a family plot in Streatham South London.
Singer. Her career spanned many years after going solo in 1945. Born Edna May Squires in Pontyberem, Carmarthonshire in 1915, her most successful recordings were "I'm Walking Behind You" (1953),"Say It With Flowers" (1961), "For Once In My Life" (1969), “Till” (1970) and "My Way" (1970). She was married to actor Roger Moore, a union that lasted 16 years (a final message from Moore read "I've said it with flowers" in a floral tribute at her funeral). She died in Llwynpia Hospital, her funeral service was held at St Mary's Church, Port Talbot, and she was buried in a family plot in Streatham South London.
Bio by: Trevor Tapscott
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