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 ❤❤
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.
@@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.
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!
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. 🍯
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
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
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.
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 ❤
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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..
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 🤷🏽♀️
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’
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."
@@GeOsmomGina, 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!
@@GeOsmomGina 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. 🤷🏻♀️
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 :/
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! 😁
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.
Respect is what is no longer practiced in parenting any more and that is why kids don’t listen when told, now they don’t want to be told as well!… and the list goes on. Very awesome story of a woman sticking to the fundamentals & principles of instilling discipline to those kids and their parents and law enforcer’s too.
I love Edna! She didn't give in to any bullies, not even the cops. She had a right to keep the balls since it was HER property. She taught a lot of children (and parents) that rules pertain to them too! After loosing a ball those children would have been more careful with the next one, a lesson learned to respect other people's property.
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!!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!🙏😎👍
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! 💖
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!!
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!
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.😌
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
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
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.
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.
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💕👏🏼
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.
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!
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 ❤️🙏🏻✝️
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. .
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'!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 💜
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!
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 ❤🙏.......
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...
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.
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.
Another excellent video, Lamont. Such a great storyteller- looking forward to another of your live broadcasts. Special thanks to her granddaughter! R.I.P. Miss Edna.
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
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.
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
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?
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.
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.😡🤬
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 👍
I've enjoyed this so much today, Lamont! I love it when you meet up with either a fan or someone who can contribute to your story- telling. This was a wonderful example of a frugal, no-nonsense elderly woman. I imagine we could all learn a thing or two from her, even if it's just keeping our balls and Frisbees out of our neighbors' yards! Lol. Good job.
Oh I wish I could have known her. ♥️ I work in memory care. When the residents are themselves and can think clearly, my favorite thing about working with them are the amazing stories I get to hear. Other days I am someone’s long lost friend or daughter etc. They truly are a blessing. ✨ She sounds feisty and I love that. This story is one your best Lamont. 😂 Ty to her granddaughter for reaching out as well. It’s really a funny good hearted story.
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.
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.
That story was so funny how you reenacted it. The granddaughter was so cute how she told about her Grandmother. My sympathy to her on the loss of her son.
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 ⚘️
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 🙏
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 ❤️
What a interesting story and to have a relative add more detail is amazing so glad I have come across your channel you are a great storyteller thanks for all you do.
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 ❤❤
Thank you for telling my Great Grandma Jester story!
Loved this story. She sounds like a great woman. Just wanted respect for her lawn and taught her grandchildren to respect others too.
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.
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@@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.
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!
You used to be a good child. Read my comment above the video and see what my nephew used to do lol 😆🤦♀️
I remember this incident
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. 🍯
So sad they passed away, glad they were nice to you
Did you distribute the balls to the rightful owners?
Lamont, you're a wonderful storyteller! Love your sense of humor.
And those piercingly blue eyes! Mesmerizing!
I know! I was laughing so hard! He’s hilarious! 🤣
I agree Lamont is a very good story teller,Yep I'm definitely a fan. ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉😊😊😊😊😊😊
Lamont was on fire this episode with the humor
I love your story telling talent. Ms. Edna was a jewel.
RIP Mrs. Edna Jester. She sounds like a gentle woman that would not let anyone take advantage of her. She warned them.👍
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
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
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.
What a lovely memory Betty.!!.I am now advanced age.I miss those days.God bless
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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 ❤
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.
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.
Exactly mine as well
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.
Ditto... as a kid I stayed away from front yards for sure.
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
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.
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.
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!
Same my papa never let us cut through people yards, don’t let him catch u either lol
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.
@@ellefont3813 Agreed!!
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..
@@dentedcokecan Exactly!
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 🤷🏽♀️
Lol
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Exactly!🤣🤣
:) loool.brilliant 😂😂😂
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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’
Oh, wow...LOL!!!
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@lamot at large did you hear that the queen Elizabeth 2 passed away
Baseball is a boring sport
@@randomguy6974 not when it's your turn up to bat
You are the best storyteller ever!
One thing I’ve learned from life is you never mess with the old elderly peoples flower’s… ever..
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."
@@GeOsmomGina, 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!
@@GeOsmomGina 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. 🤷🏻♀️
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 :/
I just found out that woman passed 💀
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!
not really he didnt talk about how edna tried to sue them she was actually a karen
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! 😁
Love this story the granddaughter told is so very good. Good memories of her grandma
Spot on :-)
I concur. I can listen to these stories all day. Lamont is the boss.
It's too bad Edna never had a garage sale with inflated prices so the kids' parents could buy the balls back.
Too bad you didn't have the kid that lost the ball on too.
Great story!!! Love how you tell all your stories- this one had me cracking up 😂
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 :-)
I can guarantee that Edna had some very responsible children and very responsible grandchildren! :) Great story!
Yep, betcha.
Right !and I love that for them kids these days lack respect and boundaries
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.
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.
Respect is what is no longer practiced in parenting any more and that is why kids don’t listen when told, now they don’t want to be told as well!… and the list goes on. Very awesome story of a woman sticking to the fundamentals & principles of instilling discipline to those kids and their parents and law enforcer’s too.
I love Edna! She didn't give in to any bullies, not even the cops. She had a right to keep the balls since it was HER property.
She taught a lot of children (and parents) that rules pertain to them too!
After loosing a ball those children would have been more careful with the next one, a lesson learned to respect other people's property.
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!!
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.
Hi CC. I am also a CC...😊...nice name..✌🏾
Great story Lamont it's nice when you get family to interview and get the story
LUVD THE WAY YOU TOLD THIS STORY!!! 😂😂😂
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.
I agree I grew up like that in the 70s and 80s we had neighbors like that and we respected them
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.
Serial trespassing should be punishable by whatever the property owner chooses. I truly believe this... leave people alone.
I have trouble with auvs. Plus golf balls. But have a happy day every one.
They are kids just playing. Maybe if they have a park or somewhere else to play. Now, there are very few kids outside playing
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.
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!! 🏈⚽⚾🏀🏐🎾💐
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.
This video deserves a million views. Very funny and entertaining.
That’s hilarious! As a child we did the same thing with neighbors. I can appreciate her twisted sense of humor lol
You always make every story sounds so interesting and that is the truth you turned a regular story into a great story
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!🙏😎👍
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! 💖
Lamont I enjoy this story about this 89 year old
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.
I second this
It does add to the story nicely. It makes the story more real when and actual family member participates.
Yes I agree a great video,RIP,Edna
Loved hearing the history of this lady. Made it real when granddaughter came to meet you.
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!!
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!
👍Thank you Lamont for continuing to bring us stories they have never been publicised online before!
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.😌
Thank you so much
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
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
Madea...haha
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.
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.
The greatest generation. HELL NO.
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.
Thank you for this video. She sounds like a sweet lady who believed in respect and discipline. Your story telling is amazing.
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💕👏🏼
Every neighborhood has one like that. What a great story about a great lady. Thank you Lamont for bringing us her story. RIP Edna ❤️
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.
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!
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 ❤️🙏🏻✝️
You have truly found your calling with your storytelling! I loved this one.
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.
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.
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Thank you so much. I loved how Lamont told her story.
LOVE the story - very fitting - great family - thank you for sharing this FAMILY'S story
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'!
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.
I love this lady.
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.
My Same Thoughts..
What a great story! Condolences to the family and her granddaughter, thank you!
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.
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.
Thank you
Because A Person Lived A Long Life Doesn't Mean They Were A Good Person. You Do Know That, Don't You?
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.
I love the way you told this story, Lamont. Would have loved to have met spunky Edna. 🙏❤
He most definitely would I guarantee it @Teresa T.
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 💜
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!
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
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 ❤🙏.......
Lol. Memories. Think every town or whatever. There is one elderly perdon
Same here
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...
Kids can be awful!
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.
They were brats
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.
Another excellent video, Lamont. Such a great storyteller- looking forward to another of your live broadcasts. Special thanks to her granddaughter! R.I.P. Miss Edna.
Thank you❤
I saw a t-shirt that Edna would've loved. It said "After a certain age, life in prison isn't much of a threat or deterrence." RIP Edna.
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
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.
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
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?
You're a good story teller. That was a great story.
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.
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.😡🤬
Lamont your gift is that you're a great and amazing story teller and educator,your stories are better than watching movies
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 👍
I'm 50 50 now too. I get it too now. Right 👍
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I've enjoyed this so much today, Lamont! I love it when you meet up with either a fan or someone who can contribute to your story- telling. This was a wonderful example of a frugal, no-nonsense elderly woman. I imagine we could all learn a thing or two from her, even if it's just keeping our balls and Frisbees out of our neighbors' yards! Lol. Good job.
Oh I wish I could have known her. ♥️ I work in memory care. When the residents are themselves and can think clearly, my favorite thing about working with them are the amazing stories I get to hear. Other days I am someone’s long lost friend or daughter etc. They truly are a blessing. ✨ She sounds feisty and I love that. This story is one your best Lamont. 😂 Ty to her granddaughter for reaching out as well. It’s really a funny good hearted story.
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.
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.🙂
What a great story!! Edna was a fiesty sweetheart who just wanted some peace and quiet. This was awesome Lamont. Blessings ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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.
LOL awesome story!!! I love the way you tell it, hilarious but a lot of truth behind it!
LOL! Great story telling, Lamont. Made me laugh thinking about my childhood. Haven’t seen this video until today. I bet Edna was very lovely. 😊
This is why I love this channel! The stories that are unbelievable! 🙌🏻🙌🏻
No, my first name's not "lady," it's, "Edna," "Mrs. Jester," if you're nasty! 🤣🤣🤣🤷🏼♀️
Omg
That story was so funny how you reenacted it. The granddaughter was so cute how she told about her Grandmother. My sympathy to her on the loss of her son.
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 ⚘️
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 🙏
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 ❤️
Lamont, the way you told this story was hilarious 😂. Happy to see you didn't drop the ball on this one. 😁 RIP to Edna
What a great video. So nice to have someone that knew the deceased at the grave. That makes a huge difference.
That's quite a story and so glad her granddaughter joined you at the cemetery.
What a interesting story and to have a relative add more detail is amazing so glad I have come across your channel you are a great storyteller thanks for all you do.
Amazing vídeo Lamont. 👏🏻👏🏻