She Took Away His Football...STRAIGHT TO HER GRAVE!!

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  • @LamontAtLarge
    @LamontAtLarge  2 роки тому +1250

    I'm pretty surprised about the amount of negative comments on this video. Edna was a very very sweet woman, but she was also strict and told those kids to stop throwing their balls in their yard. Apparently some of you were raised without any discipline lol. Rip Edna i loved telling your story ❤❤

    • @OfficialSteelNWoodRiders
      @OfficialSteelNWoodRiders 2 роки тому +175

      Thank you for telling my Great Grandma Jester story!

    • @pwdrpuff49
      @pwdrpuff49 2 роки тому +73

      Loved this story. She sounds like a great woman. Just wanted respect for her lawn and taught her grandchildren to respect others too.

    • @cindyfields6534
      @cindyfields6534 2 роки тому +62

      You did such a wonderful job on this video that grandma would be so proud! There will always be Karens out there and just have to look over them. There are more positive than negative views. They were warned and knew what would happen but still did it.

    • @shawnmoore1726
      @shawnmoore1726 2 роки тому +5

      Trying tp push up!!

    • @sparkytuttle2966
      @sparkytuttle2966 2 роки тому +40

      @@OfficialSteelNWoodRiders , you had one heck of a Great Grandmother. I know as I get older I tend to have zero tolerance for bull shxt. I've have learned along the way that most times you give an inch folks take a mile. So I'm behind your Great Grandmother 100%. Ps, I also watch tv and videos in the dark. I just do it, hadn't really thought about saving money. But that will be my excuse from now on. Thanks.

  • @karenhummel49
    @karenhummel49 2 роки тому +721

    Reminds me of an elderly couple across the street from my parents house. They kept every ball that came onto their property. And chased away all of the kids in my neighborhood except me. I used to sit and talk to them and they used to give me candy and all of the balls. Better to charm and be respectful to elderly. I missed them after they passed away!

    • @artisthusnatalal3099
      @artisthusnatalal3099 2 роки тому +16

      You used to be a good child. Read my comment above the video and see what my nephew used to do lol 😆🤦‍♀️

    • @dontbelongherefromanotherp9807
      @dontbelongherefromanotherp9807 2 роки тому +9

      I remember this incident

    • @alliekattlopez5535
      @alliekattlopez5535 2 роки тому +40

      There was an elderly couple across the street from where I lived, with my children.
      Every Halloween they gave the kids in the neighborhood " penny candies" my kids got five dollars in cash.
      She said it was because they were very respectful.
      Hellos, goodbyes,helped with bags of groceries.
      Ya get my flies with honey. 🍯

    • @lisaparsons4124
      @lisaparsons4124 2 роки тому +18

      So sad they passed away, glad they were nice to you

    • @saryarohit2925
      @saryarohit2925 2 роки тому

      Did you distribute the balls to the rightful owners?

  • @susan5301
    @susan5301 2 роки тому +230

    I'm old as dirt but I remember when I was a child we were taught never, ever set foot on anyone's property. No cutting threw anyone's yard to get there faster, so I can relate! RIP dear Edna!

    • @LifewitNaez
      @LifewitNaez 2 роки тому +12

      Same my papa never let us cut through people yards, don’t let him catch u either lol

    • @ellefont3813
      @ellefont3813 2 роки тому +12

      I’m a mid age adult and I dislike my neighbors kids cutting through my yard. We keep our grass tidy and want to keep it that way. Also, the neighbors kids think every yard is theirs. It’s the parents fault.

    • @susan5301
      @susan5301 2 роки тому +5

      @@ellefont3813 Agreed!!

    • @dentedcokecan
      @dentedcokecan 2 роки тому +8

      Same here we NEVER ENTERED ANYONES YARD. If something went over in someone's yard we knocked on the door and asked if we could get it..kids will be kids but today's kids are not taught to be polite and respectful..Its shameful the way alot of these kids act..

    • @susan5301
      @susan5301 2 роки тому +5

      @@dentedcokecan Exactly!

  • @debkski6084
    @debkski6084 Рік тому +102

    Lamont, you're a wonderful storyteller! Love your sense of humor.

    • @paulazemeckis7835
      @paulazemeckis7835 Рік тому +6

      And those piercingly blue eyes! Mesmerizing!

    • @paigeturner7788
      @paigeturner7788 Рік тому +6

      I know! I was laughing so hard! He’s hilarious! 🤣

    • @christinamellow9824
      @christinamellow9824 6 місяців тому +3

      I agree Lamont is a very good story teller,Yep I'm definitely a fan. ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊

  • @vbrad6226
    @vbrad6226 2 роки тому +69

    Last summer a little girl threw a ball in my backyard and her mom asked if she could retrieve it. As soon as the mom went back into the house the little girl walked up to my fence and threw it back in my yard. Well my son had to cut the grass. He saw the ball and threw it in the trash. He said apparently she didn't want the ball 🤷🏽‍♀️

  • @donred1693
    @donred1693 2 роки тому +76

    RIP Mrs. Edna Jester. She sounds like a gentle woman that would not let anyone take advantage of her. She warned them.👍

    • @chazeverett
      @chazeverett 3 місяці тому

      she actually started a lawsuit against the boys father but eventually dropped it its somethig that was kept out of this story but you can find the story online by googling her name

  • @stevewilson7857
    @stevewilson7857 2 роки тому +155

    When my dad was a boy in the 60’s his neighbor kept all the baseballs that were hit/thrown over the fence. Years later He had a graduation party out back and the old lady next door walked over with a bucket of baseballs and said ‘congratulations and here’s your old baseballs back’

  • @vickilynn3760
    @vickilynn3760 2 роки тому +42

    Lamont, you told this obscure story like you were writing a children's book with a lesson in it. She certainly made her mark in the neighborhood history and must have had a great sense of humor. What a cool and humorous story. R.I.P. Miss Edna.

  • @2WOLFS
    @2WOLFS 2 роки тому +60

    This reminds me of the old gentleman we knew growing up. You know how they look like the "GET OFF MY GRASS" type? Well he always planted water melons and cantaloupe but he would plant them right at the edge of his garden. Where you could just step over from the roadside and pick a couple. He also had several fruit trees on the other side of his house. Apples, peaches, plums, cherries. He lost his wife several years earlier and she was the gardener and dried and home canned the vegetables and fruits. Now all he put in the garden was the melons. A few tomatoes plants, beans. My dad would go plow his garden and cut his winter wood. Dad never charged him because he was an elder in our community. And that's how our community worked. But, back then we could walk to friends homes, and take items from one house to another house for everyone in the community. We were rural country and everyone knew everyone. We maybe sent to carry in wood for the winter, take someone a homemade pie, and you knew if someone told you to behave you better. Because everyone was watching the kids. But we thought getting a melon, or some fruit was fun and we loved it. He would set on his porch and when he saw us come walking down the road. He would yell "you kids stay out of my melons" or fruit with every was ripe at that time. One of us would answer "yes sir" so whom ever answer him would be the one. But there would be a melon or 2 taken, or a few Apples or fruit. Now the whole thing was he planted those melons for us kids, and he wanted us to have the fruit. He would just yell as to let us know what was ripe. He would make a big deal over it. But a few years later I was sent to take him some homemade bread. And before I left he said "sissy, there's a bag of chocolate drop in a bag by my chair on the table. Now you make sure you don't get that bag" and he smiled. I then told him I had taken melons and fruit but I don't want him to hate me. He said child, I planted those melons for you kids. And I want you all to have fruit. I've never been mad, and you're dad knows why I plant them. It was his way of allowing us to do a little mischief we thought. We would have never knew when the melons was ripe if he hadn't yell about them. So the old gentleman was having fun and feeding the children just in his on way. He passed away several years later. And everyone of us childen sang at his grave side a old song he would sing. About his old hunting dog, even the kids that had grown up and moved came to his funeral and we sang that song. Because they wouldn't let us sing it at the church because it had a few colorful words...LMBO he was missed for many years

    • @BelleStarr72
      @BelleStarr72 2 роки тому +11

      Thank you Mrs. Daily for this story. It was sweet what he did for you kids and sweet you told him you took some. He loved y'all since he lost his wife.

    • @faithnaidoo7647
      @faithnaidoo7647 2 роки тому +10

      What a lovely memory Betty.!!.I am now advanced age.I miss those days.God bless

    • @user-sl7ug1ee6x
      @user-sl7ug1ee6x 5 місяців тому +1

    • @user-sl7ug1ee6x
      @user-sl7ug1ee6x 5 місяців тому +1

    • @ChasingRainbows67
      @ChasingRainbows67 4 місяці тому +2

      What a sweet story. I sure do miss those days!! I loved to chat with the elderly. I ALWAYS learned something. They were so kind and ALWAYS trying to give something. A stick of gum, anything because it meant something to them. RIP to all that I knew that was so kind. I miss those days immensely ❤

  • @monicahyland8641
    @monicahyland8641 2 роки тому +123

    One thing I’ve learned from life is you never mess with the old elderly peoples flower’s… ever..

    • @Animalfarm6cats
      @Animalfarm6cats 2 роки тому +24

      I got cursed out for holding the doors in Walgreens. For an old lady, about 90. Boy did she freaked out asking me if I thought she was old. I said "not at all, I was being polite. I was taught manners."

    • @YouMatterAndYouAreLoved
      @YouMatterAndYouAreLoved Рік тому +3

      @@Animalfarm6cats, that is awful. I'm sorry she was so rude to you, when you were being respectful and just being polite. I would have held the door too (and have done so), but if anyone ever cussed me out for being polite, I'd be more than happy to lower myself, in a New York minute, and would! Age doesn't matter. Thank you for trying to be helpful to an elderly person!

    • @miss_darkrai
      @miss_darkrai Рік тому

      @@Animalfarm6cats Oh I would’ve been like, “Oh sorry then, my bad” and then let the door go so it’d close on the old bitch. If she doesn’t want me holding the door for her, then I won’t. Not my fault you were in the way of the door when I let it go. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @xxbannagirlxx
      @xxbannagirlxx 4 місяці тому +2

      As a 7 year old, I was dared to pick flowers off this woman's lawn.. got cursed out, she cursed my family out.. then she decided to take it too far and turned into one of my stalkers until she went into a nursing home :/

    • @xxbannagirlxx
      @xxbannagirlxx 3 місяці тому +1

      I just found out that woman passed 💀

  • @aliciaswofford989
    @aliciaswofford989 2 роки тому +52

    Loved hearing this story. She sounded like a feisty old woman. We ought to strive to be like her one day and teach responsibility to the young kids/adults. RIP, Edna.

  • @sherrireed9640
    @sherrireed9640 Рік тому +45

    I met Edna a few years before her passing. My brother and I were driving down her street one day, when I saw her trying to weed the side of her house while using a cane. I immediately pulled over and offered to help her weed her garden and she obliged. After the weeding was done, we sat and chatted for a while and she hinted to us that she was famous. She went on to tell the story about the football and the arrest and she was so proud that she stood up for herself! I stopped by weekly for a while to visit with her. She was a sweet lady! RIP Edna!

  • @footballlvnlady
    @footballlvnlady 2 роки тому +313

    Lamont, your telling of this is hilarious! Especially since the granddaughter recruited you to tell it. That box in her basement full of balls and other confiscated items is priceless! 😁

    • @sharonbrown6595
      @sharonbrown6595 2 роки тому +23

      Love this story the granddaughter told is so very good. Good memories of her grandma

    • @kerryberman609
      @kerryberman609 2 роки тому +10

      Spot on :-)

    • @kimjones2159
      @kimjones2159 2 роки тому +16

      I concur. I can listen to these stories all day. Lamont is the boss.

    • @ilanamillion8942
      @ilanamillion8942 2 роки тому +15

      It's too bad Edna never had a garage sale with inflated prices so the kids' parents could buy the balls back.

    • @davidmorgan8433
      @davidmorgan8433 2 роки тому +7

      Too bad you didn't have the kid that lost the ball on too.

  • @bigrickbfmc69
    @bigrickbfmc69 2 роки тому +226

    I think the BEST part of the video is visiting with her grand daughter. Added a new aspect to Lamonts telling of the story. I'd enjoy more of these.

  • @pommiebears
    @pommiebears 2 роки тому +67

    I believe many of us raised in the 70’s would have known an Edna, and they were respected. Your parents would say “don’t bother Edna….I MEAN IT” and you knew boundaries. Things have changed now. I don’t know why, but they have….for the worst. RIP Edna.

    • @1922BluePhoenix
      @1922BluePhoenix Рік тому +3

      I agree I grew up like that in the 70s and 80s we had neighbors like that and we respected them

    • @peggysue2748
      @peggysue2748 5 місяців тому +2

      Exactly! My parents would have punished me for letting the ball fall in her yard. They would have said it was my fault for violating her rules.

  • @KiwiGirl1111
    @KiwiGirl1111 2 роки тому +20

    Loved meeting Edna! I bet she is chuckling that so many people all around the world (I’m from New Zealand) are watching. Fantastic story :-)

  • @TraceB
    @TraceB 2 роки тому +143

    I love this woman! My parents raised me not to play on or around the neighbors houses unless invited. It’s just a matter of respect….. good for her! It was extra special that her great granddaughter shared the story.

    • @lucyterrier7905
      @lucyterrier7905 2 роки тому +4

      I grew up where there was 2 feet between homes. Sometimes, the ball ended up in someone's yard even though we did not mean it. Read what I wrote about my Dad when a ball landed on his roof.

    • @Novi903
      @Novi903 Рік тому

      Exactly mine as well

    • @rebeccalee1065
      @rebeccalee1065 Рік тому +2

      EVERYONE Is Raised Differently. Even Though I Didn't Respect, Nor Agree, With How Edna Went About Punishing The Neighborhood Kids.. SHE Was The Adult In The Story, Not Them. She Should've Known Better.

    • @davidcross701
      @davidcross701 Рік тому

      Ditto... as a kid I stayed away from front yards for sure.

    • @louisegross3886
      @louisegross3886 9 місяців тому +1

      Yeah we understand the old lady and I say respect her property so what up up with her being buried with the football is there a point to be made here I'm lost

  • @cecilwine4806
    @cecilwine4806 2 роки тому +197

    I can guarantee that Edna had some very responsible children and very responsible grandchildren! :) Great story!

    • @JaimeMesChiens
      @JaimeMesChiens 2 роки тому +6

      Yep, betcha.

    • @Summerbreeze345
      @Summerbreeze345 Рік тому +1

      Right !and I love that for them kids these days lack respect and boundaries

  • @lorraineclement7279
    @lorraineclement7279 2 роки тому +47

    She sounded like an awesome lady, strict with her children & grandchildren, making sure they did not throw balls etc in other peoples yards. Good on you Edna. Rest In Peace 💜

  • @irenesministrychannelthelo9919
    @irenesministrychannelthelo9919 2 роки тому +28

    The caller was teaching his son to disrespect elderly people and their property... I could not imagine treating an elderly lady that way... I admire how she taught great boundaries for the youth... 'Great Commentary'!

  • @sallygomez8799
    @sallygomez8799 2 роки тому +89

    You told the story with much humor. She does sound like a sweet lady. She expected everyone to respect her yard and I don't blame her. RIP Edna.

  • @camplife7698
    @camplife7698 2 роки тому +31

    That was a great story!! 👍 It sounds like Ms. Jester taught all of her kid's to respect everyone & she simply wanted respect in turn. ❤ I'm sorry for the family's loss.

  • @TheStovar47
    @TheStovar47 Рік тому +12

    Lamont thank you for taking us along, your storytelling sure made me smile! And I bet Ms. Edna was tickled you told her story!😉 Mrs.Fields y'all honored your Grandmom well and made a sad occasion a bit more cheerful...it was the perfect and fitting touch for her. And I am so sorry for your loss of your precious son as well as for your Dad and Grandmom. Thank you for sharing her story it made me smile.😌

  • @fuzzamajumula
    @fuzzamajumula 2 роки тому +36

    Great story! I love the fact that she lived to be 95 or 96! And to Ms. Fields, I'm so sorry you lost your son! You never get over something like that.

    • @cindyfields6534
      @cindyfields6534 2 роки тому +6

      Thank you

    • @rebeccalee1065
      @rebeccalee1065 Рік тому

      Because A Person Lived A Long Life Doesn't Mean They Were A Good Person. You Do Know That, Don't You?

  • @christina5747
    @christina5747 2 роки тому +65

    Great job telling Ms. Edna’s story! I loved all the embellishing you did and believe she would have gotten a chuckle out of it!

    • @chazeverett
      @chazeverett 3 місяці тому

      not really he didnt talk about how edna tried to sue them she was actually a karen

  • @teresabasinger5965
    @teresabasinger5965 2 роки тому +38

    Loved your narrative of this story!
    Wasn't those kids trespassing Lamont? That poor lady! Almost 90 years old and being harassed. I'm glad she stood up for herself. Right On Ms. Edna!!

  • @technodazed
    @technodazed Рік тому +11

    Listening to you tell us her story makes me miss all of the elderly people from the neighborhood during my childhood who have all since passed on. BTW it was cool that you showed the queen who was recently deceased.

  • @pnw-elle
    @pnw-elle 11 місяців тому +4

    Thank you for this video. She sounds like a sweet lady who believed in respect and discipline. Your story telling is amazing.

  • @Grandma_CC
    @Grandma_CC 2 роки тому +118

    This is a absolutely great story. Edna sounds like a hoot. Glad they buried the football with Edna (the one who laughs last and all that). Sweet the granddaughter had stories to tell about her grandma.

    • @msccdavis9463
      @msccdavis9463 2 роки тому +4

      Hi CC. I am also a CC...😊...nice name..✌🏾

  • @Skunkape74
    @Skunkape74 2 роки тому +203

    Straight up OG Edna... Love it... Need more grandmas like this in the world today!!!!! As a matter of fact we had one of those grannies in my neighborhood... We called her "Dragon Lady." Meaner than a snake when you threw something in her yard but if we were just hanging out with and talking to her grandkids she was as sweet as sugar.

    • @kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934
      @kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934 2 роки тому +14

      Good story lol Dragon Lady

    • @annethomer9569
      @annethomer9569 2 роки тому +7

      Lol dragon lady lol

    • @Skunkape74
      @Skunkape74 2 роки тому +7

      @@kathyinwonderlandl.a.8934 Funny thing about that is... Her grandkids were the ones that give her the name Dragon Lady lol

  • @WiseWoman6
    @WiseWoman6 2 роки тому +9

    It’s always a pleasure listening to you tell their stories Lamont!! You have a Heart & Soul made of Gold💛!!
    I thought that was so kind of you to ask the granddaughter to go eat. I’m so glad she decided to keep you company while you ate. I’m sure going place to place by yourself it gets lonely at times!! I wish you nothing but the best Lamont!! You deserve everything good this world has to offer ❤️🙏🏻✝️

  • @JohnDaker_singer
    @JohnDaker_singer 2 роки тому +8

    I’m nearing 60 years old. When I see kids playing ball near my yard (which is very rare in this age, but it does happen), I go outside and play with them. The sight and sounds of kids playing outside brings joy to my heart. Life goes by so quickly. What in Gods name is wrong with old hags like this?

  • @endgovernmentextremism
    @endgovernmentextremism 2 роки тому +66

    Serial trespassing should be punishable by whatever the property owner chooses. I truly believe this... leave people alone.

    • @debbieparris9343
      @debbieparris9343 2 роки тому +2

      I have trouble with auvs. Plus golf balls. But have a happy day every one.

    • @debbieschultz9768
      @debbieschultz9768 2 роки тому +8

      They are kids just playing. Maybe if they have a park or somewhere else to play. Now, there are very few kids outside playing

    • @nana-x9
      @nana-x9 2 роки тому +3

      Can’t just send your kids to the park by themselves these days. Mainly due to the nasty people out & about who would love to do something to a child. Also, yards are so small, if at all these days. We had an acre lot for our children. They knew the punishment of having to go into the neighbor’s yards when playing outside, especially if the ball hit the house, damaging the house, flowerbeds, etc. Taught them to respect other’s rights & property. Unfortunately, not many parents teaching that today. Glad the way we raised our three. Sure, they did kid things. However, none made any grades lower than a C+, never fired from a job, no criminal history, respects everyone, & have blessed me with 9 grandchildren. So far, they are turning out like their parents, which is hard in today’s world of wokeness, always someone else’s fault, etc.

  • @mizfrenchtwist
    @mizfrenchtwist 2 роки тому +80

    hello , this just goes to show , how times have changed . growing up , a neighbor lady , always took our balls , when they went in her yard and kept them a while ( weeks ) . we NEVER had thoughts of ANY argument, we assumed she was right and we were wrong . had we had gone to any parent to complain , they would have sided with the adult . great ending , may she rest in peace ❤🙏.......

    • @judybrown7601
      @judybrown7601 2 роки тому +4

      Lol. Memories. Think every town or whatever. There is one elderly perdon

    • @sallygomez8799
      @sallygomez8799 2 роки тому +3

      Same here

  • @aara-lyn
    @aara-lyn Рік тому +10

    Lamont, what an incredible story!! The photos, your filming and your storytelling style made this one of my favorite stories on your channel this year. Happy Holidays, Lamont

  • @Juliett-we7tc
    @Juliett-we7tc 2 роки тому +8

    This channel is quickly becoming one of my favorites. I love the way Lamont tells the story in a very entertaining manner while still being respectful of the victims when he does true crime stories. That’s not easy to do I would think. I agree with this woman though as the kids in my area drive me bonkers! They have not been taught an ounce of respect for others property ( or privacy, or desire to be in our own living room enjoying a program without kids screaming by or starring into our windows). Heaven forbid you ask a kid now a days to not play in your yard, they may just whip out a gun and shoot at you.😡🤬

  • @staisha988
    @staisha988 2 роки тому +97

    This is one of the BEST, entertaining story I have heard. And Lamont, you did an awesome job telling it... R.I.P Edna Jester!! 🏈⚽⚾🏀🏐🎾💐

  • @thatgardeninggirl2864
    @thatgardeninggirl2864 2 роки тому +15

    I have a neighbor that's probably 20-25 years older than me when we first moved here she would get mad every time my now grown sons balls would get in her yard. Everyone called her a Btch well Ms Ruth is the best neighbor on the block (not nosey as hell like Vivian another neighbor) well her husband died about 10 years ago and she had 1 son that committed suicide many yrs ago the woman's been through a lot.

  • @nana-x9
    @nana-x9 2 роки тому +25

    Didn’t know the mean lady’s name who yelled at us kids. She was known as ‘Ole’ Man Turner’s Wife”. Back in the days, in Ohio, summertime we stayed out till the street lights came on, houses had no central air conditioning, & not a care in the world! It was mainly the boys that got yelled at!! Thanks Lamont for bringing back fun childhood memories. Stay safe, be careful, & nothing but blessings!

    • @caroldubose3686
      @caroldubose3686 4 місяці тому +1

      Was it Vicie Turner.. Vergil Turner wife in Addyston Ohio 🤔 If so that was my foster Mother. I'm soon to be 70🎂in June😊

  • @jennierose6772
    @jennierose6772 2 роки тому +20

    Great story, thank you both! I used to have a little brat that lived next door that constantly hit my roof and the side of my house with his baseballs, and I was worried that he would break one of my windows. He would constantly run into my fenced yard to retrieve his baseballs. When I complained to his father, he told me that his son was a child that loved practicing baseball and how could I try to ruin that for him. I finally decided to move because I was a renter and the father owned his house, but I wish I had the "balls" that Edna had and kept the brat's baseballs. I'm sure his father would have called the police on me 😑

  • @freebird8163
    @freebird8163 2 роки тому +27

    I have to laugh at this one. I’m not “old” (well I’m not young either), and the boys next door CONSTANTLY shoot balls into my yard. I’m losing my mind. I’m taking a tip from mrs jester and starting a basement museum

  • @T-rayAldridge78
    @T-rayAldridge78 2 роки тому +63

    I couldn't help but smile throughout the entirety of this story because it made me reminisce on my own mamaw. It reminded me so much of her. She's been gone 31 years now and I still miss her so much. This video, my humble opinion was definitely one of your best yet and I had a ball watching it thanks to her taking someone else's ball! Great episode!!

    • @feellucky271
      @feellucky271 2 роки тому +2

      It was a good story and I started out against Mrs Edna and by the end and Lamont's telling it and her granddaughter I was completely on the old ladies side and was mad they had arrested her!

  • @pearlmay8647
    @pearlmay8647 2 роки тому +16

    Great story Lamont. You have to love Edna. She was a spitfire and forthright lady that said what she meant and meant what she said. We need more people like her in this world. RIP sweet lady.

  • @joemills3410
    @joemills3410 Рік тому +5

    You always do a great job but this one is over the top. Thank you for a great story! Edna reminds me of my grandmother who was born around the same time and didn't put up with unruly children either. Keep up the good work.

  • @carjen121
    @carjen121 2 роки тому +37

    It looked like she speak her mind and very strict. But overall her granddaughter speaks of how nice her grandma was. Thank you Lamont your hilarious💕👏🏼

  • @robinhazen8034
    @robinhazen8034 2 роки тому +12

    I love Edna & I love her story!! I know about living under strict rules as kids. My mother is Sicilian & no means no means no. 35 years after I did something wrong, she still talks about it..! There is humor and joy in the stubbornness of strict rules when the person is a total sweetheart who loves everyone. As long as we all remember... no means no means no. Thanks Lamont and thank you so much to Edna's wonderful granddaughter for suggesting that you tell Edna's story! 💖

  • @neenee4817
    @neenee4817 Рік тому +3

    Great story!!! Love how you tell all your stories- this one had me cracking up 😂

  • @lisagray4331
    @lisagray4331 2 роки тому +17

    I love this story and the way you told it. Mrs Jester sounds pretty fiesty...not in a bad way at all...
    She stood firm on what she believed to be "in the right." She "said what she meant and meant what she said."
    Much respect for her. Much respect and thanks to her family for sharing this great story with us.

  • @franklinsfriend2035
    @franklinsfriend2035 2 роки тому +15

    Being a good neighbor is the most important thing when you live in a neighborhood if only for purely selfish reasons. You may need help at any time especially if you are elderly. Even more so though, it is so nice to be surrounded by kindness.

  • @deannaharby5677
    @deannaharby5677 2 роки тому +76

    In my late 20's I lived next to a home that had 4 small children---and they drove us crazy--running in our yard--it was fenced---playing football on our front- yard -- screaming constantly--hitting our house with balls-they thought they could do as they liked---Mom was a wack job---finially had it out with the dad--we ended up moving.... so I understand this lady...

    • @amandazylstra6285
      @amandazylstra6285 2 роки тому +11

      Kids can be awful!

    • @nana-x9
      @nana-x9 2 роки тому +10

      Sorry to read your comment & it ended by you moving. Sad that a lot of parents don’t care these days about others & what their children are doing to others. I would bet at least one of those kids are known to the authorities. Just my opinion.

    • @blakeh6250
      @blakeh6250 2 роки тому

      They were brats

    • @jennierose6772
      @jennierose6772 2 роки тому

      I had a similar experience in my mid 20's. There was a little brat that lived next door that constantly hit my roof and the side of my house with his baseballs, and I was worried he would break one of our windows. Then he would run into my fenced yard to retrieve his baseballs. When I complained to his father, he told me that his son was a child that loved practicing baseball and how could I try to ruin that for him. I finally decided to move because I was a renter and the father owned his house.

  • @Suffragium.
    @Suffragium. Рік тому +3

    LOVE the story - very fitting - great family - thank you for sharing this FAMILY'S story

  • @coreythompsonTheOneandOnly
    @coreythompsonTheOneandOnly Рік тому +3

    I respect this old woman, and I respect Lamont at large for telling this womans story, it's important for people like this to get their story heard

  • @CommercialForest
    @CommercialForest 2 роки тому +11

    👍Thank you Lamont for continuing to bring us stories they have never been publicised online before!

  • @LawyerCalhoun1
    @LawyerCalhoun1 2 роки тому +8

    There was a similar old woman with a crabby personality in New Jersey about 20 years ago. Except she hated everybody and wanted nobody to disturb her peace and quiet. So, the mail piled up, the grass grew tall, the electric company was not paid and the power disconnected. Snow piled up in winter, unshoveled. Finally, one day a window was broken, and someone finally called the police to investigate. The woman's skeletal remains were on her kitchen floor, along with those of her dog. They estimate she had been dead for well over a year, but nobody inquired because this woman wanted to be left alone.

    • @peggypeggy4137
      @peggypeggy4137 2 роки тому

      Sad story (I especially feel bad for the dog, who probably starved to death). I have to ask...Did this old lady's window get broken by a ball going through it? LOL

    • @airbubble.
      @airbubble. 2 роки тому +2

      A shame that her neighbours equated "leaving her in peace" with "being unconcerned" that she disappeared from everyday sight, and the clues were there that something was not right but nobody thought to raise awareness.
      Mail piling up should have given it away, not fixing her yard up if that was something she had previously done, electric bill not being paid/cut off, dog not being walked/let out....
      Even with the crabbiest of neighbours, stuff like this is an indicator that something isnt right yet no-one cared enough to go past that "crabbiness" to check up on her?

  • @lolaking1350
    @lolaking1350 2 роки тому +9

    This wasa great story Lamont, and a bonus having Cindy tell us about Edna. I loved your version of how you acted like Edna and her interaction with the police. Lol! Keep up the great work, regards from Canada!

  • @JaimeMesChiens
    @JaimeMesChiens 2 роки тому +5

    Edna’s granddaughter tells that Edna was very frugal.
    Remember, she was born in USA in 1919, so just ten-years old when the depression began, so she knew hard times.
    Then, early-twenties when USA entered WWII.
    Sounds as if Edna was a lovely lady.
    The pic of her with the box of tomatoes, she looks like she was pretty, too
    What a fun story.
    May her memory be a blessing.

  • @christinamitchell9025
    @christinamitchell9025 2 роки тому +21

    I was having a crappy day till I heard this story. This was so funny- it made my day. May we be all as Gangsta as Edna.

  • @amyhohman8917
    @amyhohman8917 2 роки тому +12

    You always make every story sounds so interesting and that is the truth you turned a regular story into a great story

  • @matsalvatore9074
    @matsalvatore9074 Рік тому +4

    This was easily the best story you ever told. Can't believe this was almost a half hour lol

  • @roxannblackwell831
    @roxannblackwell831 2 роки тому +8

    I just loved to hear about Edna. That was my granny's name. She sounded just as spunky as my granny. Love your stories and videos. Thank- you.🙂

  • @anibalbabilonia1867
    @anibalbabilonia1867 2 роки тому +12

    What a great story! And what makes it special was her grand daughter visiting with you Lamont! And to tell about her story! Gotta respect a lady who also respect everyone else’s property too! God rest her soul!🙏😎👍

  • @pickettywitchoriginal
    @pickettywitchoriginal 2 роки тому +13

    Humour is a godsend in all scenarios,you have that boxed off tight Lamont and what a treat having her granddaughter tell us about her.

  • @carolynkatsilas8559
    @carolynkatsilas8559 2 роки тому +5

    I love Edna she sounds like a spunky little woman. Love your videos Lamont, I love how you bring all these stories alive. Thanks so much for all the time and effort you spend on your videos, keep them coming ❤️

  • @markzelinski4434
    @markzelinski4434 Рік тому +4

    This is why I love this channel! The stories that are unbelievable! 🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • @neva_nyx
    @neva_nyx 2 роки тому +15

    We had a neighbor that liked to yell obscenities at any kid that rode their bicycle in front of his property. He moved after the teens started using paint balls and eggs for target practice off his house. It's the weirdest thing, no houses get egged or paint balled since he left.

  • @ladyyuna2000
    @ladyyuna2000 2 роки тому +19

    💐💐RIP Edna King Jester (19 Dec 1919- 22 Apr 2015)(aged 95), Charles H Jester (1915- 8 Mar 1998)(aged 82-83), Donald Gene Vanover ( 16 Aug 1940- 12 Oct 2004) (aged 64), and Medrith Carol Vanover Shorter (26 Jun 1943- 12 Mar 2019) (aged 75) you will truly all be missed and my prayers go out to you and your family. 💐💐

  • @julievandervaart4083
    @julievandervaart4083 Рік тому +2

    Great story Lamont it's nice when you get family to interview and get the story

  • @teresat.6386
    @teresat.6386 2 роки тому +67

    I love the way you told this story, Lamont. Would have loved to have met spunky Edna. 🙏❤

  • @darlenec2812
    @darlenec2812 2 роки тому +25

    Loved hearing the history of this lady. Made it real when granddaughter came to meet you.

  • @randysalles2292
    @randysalles2292 2 роки тому +3

    Lamont, you are absolutely the best storytelling brother!

  • @MrGoaljudge
    @MrGoaljudge 28 днів тому +1

    Lamont, I actually Loved the story and I totally emphasize with where Edna was coming from.
    I'm 60 Years Old and I was raised with With Respect, Morals and Values.
    My Dad was very strict about what a Sidewalk is for!
    We never cut through anyone's Yard and We Played in our own Yard or at our Friend's place.
    You'd never see My Sisters and I walking in the Street unless We were crossing it.
    My Parents were very strict and I don't blame them because it helped make Me who I am today.
    I Love Your Stories and content Brother. Some of it takes Me back to a time when I was Young and I Truly Appreciate it Brother 🙏
    Keep doing what You do and don't listen to the negativity Brother.
    You're absolutely right, those people weren't raised right that said the negative things.
    Take Care, God Bless and Stay Safe out there Brother 🙏

  • @sissysovereign1294
    @sissysovereign1294 2 роки тому +18

    You had me dying with laughter throughout the whole video! Like damn them old folks back then didn't play!🤣🤣🤣 I visualized that whole story playing out with Edna and the boy and his family. I can't even be mad at her either since that WAS her property and she DID give them fair warning. The fact that she literally took it with her to the grave has to be the most pettiest yet funniest shit I've ever heard! Thank you for giving me the laugh Lamont. I really needed it.

  • @andreamarin4296
    @andreamarin4296 2 роки тому +20

    Edna against the neighborhood kids! Sticking it to the man! OMG I died laughing!!!! Edna is so inspirational. I bet that song “Were not going to take it” was written with her in mind! I could tell how much fun you had telling this story. Love it!!

  • @lisawilliams2406
    @lisawilliams2406 2 роки тому +18

    Go Edna! Possession is 9/10th's of the law. Her property, her ball.

  • @eleciatatum678
    @eleciatatum678 Рік тому +5

    I love love love that you do lesser known stories about people we otherwise would not know about. I still to this day teach my 2 year old grandson not to play or even walk into a neighbors yard the way I was taught as a kid. If it ain't yours don't bother it was my families philosophy!

  • @Spirit-8
    @Spirit-8 2 роки тому +30

    This would make a great film,we need more people like this lady, thanks for telling the story, more like this one are desperately needed right now.loved it.x

  • @JustinaLynn
    @JustinaLynn 2 роки тому +37

    This is a great story, thank you and her granddaughter for sharing her story, I love the fact that they put a football in her casket. What a great idea! We did something similar to my grandmoms grave, she always like to wear pants she always called them "slacks" and when she passed, they put her in a nice white blouse and pink pants that she always wore in her grave.

  • @tatianaflores1926
    @tatianaflores1926 2 роки тому +6

    Beautifully told! Every neighborhood has a Ms. Edna. I bet she was also well aware of the going ons in the street and was also keeping a safety eye out on those same kids. I was taught to have the utmost respect for senior citizens and I would have never have even attempted to reclaim the ball when her rules were made clear so that would have only elevated the situation and made kids think parents can break rules. You should get into acting Lamont! The telling cracked me up. Now I’m wanting some garden tomatoes and green beans!rip spunky Edna

  • @serahaidan1955
    @serahaidan1955 2 роки тому +4

    Edna sounds like she was an amazing lady! Good for her standing her ground.

  • @fredpalacios507
    @fredpalacios507 2 роки тому +42

    As a kid ones I get it. As a 50 year old now. I get it. That was a amazing story. And the way you tell it, so intertaining. All I had to said is thank you. You make my day tolerable at work 👍

  • @louisetregomorgan4907
    @louisetregomorgan4907 2 роки тому +12

    She was just an elderly lady who just wanted to live her last days in peace . Good for her putting her foot down . I admit as a child we all did that to our elderly neighbors, but we learnt not to do it again. I guess you can say the ball🏈 is in her court now .🤗 RIP Edna ⚘️

  • @shello73
    @shello73 Рік тому +9

    That was an exceptionally interesting show. Meeting up with loved ones to expound further on lives was a brilliant idea. I’m sure there are people out there with stories about their loved ones who would love you to do more shows like this one.
    If you need help researching stories, holla! 😊

  • @velmawingfield655
    @velmawingfield655 Рік тому +3

    This video deserves a million views. Very funny and entertaining.

  • @therealwilfreddierkes9980
    @therealwilfreddierkes9980 2 роки тому +10

    I keep coming back to your channel. This is the reason why I will always do. Out of every UA-camr, you and a few of your stories have stayed with me.
    Your favorite grave with the little girls picture on it, and a family member commented on it and was so touching.
    The two sisters in Texas.
    And this one. How respectful you truly are! You conducted a great interview without ever showing who you were interviewing. Protecting her.
    Your incredible man. Stay safe. We need u.

  • @speculizer1971
    @speculizer1971 2 роки тому +35

    Fantastic story and a change of pace… thank you Lamont!! Edna comes from the greatest generation IMO and was all about teaching children to be responsible THE HARD WAY!! Not the sugar coated painless ‘timeout’ way.

  • @jimmyspears1004
    @jimmyspears1004 2 роки тому +3

    Bless her heart. She left a story for us to enjoy after she gone. ❤

  • @spookienewton
    @spookienewton 2 роки тому +7

    That was the best story EVER!! Edna is my hero!! Mad respect for the lady reminds me of my grandma 💕

  • @monicalitman1396
    @monicalitman1396 2 роки тому +17

    Every neighborhood has one like that. What a great story about a great lady. Thank you Lamont for bringing us her story. RIP Edna ❤️

  • @CallMeBossLady
    @CallMeBossLady 2 роки тому +31

    What a great story! Lamont, please consider dong a series where we can hear from the loved ones of those who passed away. If I ever caught up with you in New Jersey, I would love to share what my late father was like. He passed away 4/8/21. Daddy was quite the comedian. I would give anything to laugh at his corny jokes. 💔

  • @talinna13
    @talinna13 Рік тому +2

    Great story! But I am sorry for her granddaughter s losses. How sweet of her to tell such a great story of her family!

  • @mwroberts79
    @mwroberts79 7 днів тому

    That’s hilarious! As a child we did the same thing with neighbors. I can appreciate her twisted sense of humor lol

  • @wendysmith8246
    @wendysmith8246 2 роки тому +35

    Lamont you mean the world to me!! You are amazing! And I couldn't go a day without you!! Love listening to your voice and the stories you share every day ❤

    • @dreamercraftcorner
      @dreamercraftcorner 2 роки тому +5

      ahh u never ment him or really know him outside utube how can he mean the world to u

    • @pacificrules
      @pacificrules 2 роки тому +2

      @@dreamercraftcorner Have you met Lamont personally? Also, have you met Wendy Smith personally?

    • @gottagrind2shine607
      @gottagrind2shine607 2 роки тому +5

      Meanwhile he has no idea you exist 🤣

    • @roselee2397
      @roselee2397 2 роки тому +1

      @@gottagrind2shine607 dont be mean.

    • @pacificrules
      @pacificrules 2 роки тому

      @@gottagrind2shine607 Well nobody cares of your existence, so why do you care about hers or anybody's for that matter?.?.

  • @AquariusSoul
    @AquariusSoul 2 роки тому +13

    Lamont, the way you told this story was hilarious 😂. Happy to see you didn't drop the ball on this one. 😁 RIP to Edna

  • @angelagail5653
    @angelagail5653 2 роки тому +2

    I love the way you embellish a story with your own drama. You are really entertaining and good at this! Lol! As a child I had a neighbor lady who grew beautiful flowers in her yard and she longed for a kid to come near them so she could run out the door and scare us.

  • @Eddie87Grant
    @Eddie87Grant Рік тому +1

    Lamont brother, you’re a great storyteller your cadence and sense of humor are perfect!!! Green beans and ham??? My type of lady!!!

  • @annatodd7781
    @annatodd7781 2 роки тому +7

    This lady reminds me of a cross between my daddy and my grandmother. I love this lady!
    She made a believer out of those kids that were lackadaisical with their "play purties." (For those not familiar with that term it is an old timey expression for toys, in essence.
    Now, back to Miss Edna-
    We need more of her in this world as it would sure make it a better place. And Miss Edna's granddaughter was just as sweet as a Georgia peach, wasn't she? What a blessed young lady she is for having such a stand up grandmother.
    And Lamont at large, fantastic video, my friend! Fantastic! You told this story so well.
    .

    • @cindyfields6534
      @cindyfields6534 2 роки тому

      Thank you so much. I loved how Lamont told her story.

  • @Seeker0628
    @Seeker0628 2 роки тому +10

    I absolutely loved 😍 this story!! Lamont has a flare for wonderful storytelling. Wouldn't be here if he didn't. I am grateful for Cindy reaching out to tell you about this AND for having her interview. I think we can all tell that you loved telling this one. Thank you for this story and my condolences to Cindy and may her family Rest In Peace.
    Bright Blessings to you & to all who may set eyes upon this.

  • @tootsiebabe3555
    @tootsiebabe3555 Рік тому +1

    It was a respect thing. You didn't walk across a yard, step on their grass, pick their flowers or bother a person and their property in any way. It took a lot of hard work to get a home and they were proud about it. You also always respected the people, especially the elders. I do not even see any such respect anymore. Anywhere or ever. It's a shame. Lamont, you are right. No discipline anymore.

  • @shanelmonroe8345
    @shanelmonroe8345 2 роки тому +5

    I must admit due to your hilarious blogs you make I didn't know where you were going with this story, Lamont. However, this is the most interesting vlog I've heard about Balls by far. Keep making us laugh. This is what we need especially when reflecting on those we've loss in life. This Elder Neighbor seemed to be one not to reckon with and she stood her ground. Thanks, for reminiscing and bringing her story and many others life.

  • @wendysmith8246
    @wendysmith8246 2 роки тому +12

    Laugh so hard when you said you're the ball keeper 🤣🤣🤣😅😂