Vigil, funeral to be held this week for beloved crossing guard

A Cobb County Schools crossing guard killed on the job will be laid to rest this week.

Edna Umeh's family told FOX 5 News there will be a candlelight vigil Tuesday night at Harmony-Leland Elementary School.

A visitation will be held Friday night at Unity Full Gospel Church in Mableton.

Her funeral will be Saturday afternoon at Vision for Souls Church, also in Mableton.

Police said a driver speeding through a school zone at Lindley Middle School hit Umeh last week.

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