KNIGHTDALE — Edith G. Edwards, 85, passed away Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. She was born July 3, 1933 in Rockingham to the late Edward Curtis White and Lila Katherine Sears White. Edith was a foundation for her husband during his 41 years of ministry. She was a beloved wife, mother and granny who will be dearly missed.
A service to celebrate her life will be held 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2018 at Johnston Community Church, 450 Janie Road, Selma, NC 27576.
The family will receive relatives and friends prior to the service from 2 to 3:45 p.m. at the church.
Graveside service 12 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018 at Raleigh Memorial Park, 7501 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27612.
She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Bishop H. B. Edwards; daughter, Wanda Jean Allen (Benjamin) of Willow Springs; son, Ronnie Eugene Edwards (Belinda) of Dunn; grandchildren Melissa Vestal (David), Nicole Foster (Silas), Rickie Allen Jr. (Fallon), Rebecca Poole (Davis), Brandon Edwards (Michelle), Ryan Edwards (Kristin); and 17 great-grandchildren.
Condolences to the family may be sent to poolefuneral.com under Obituaries.
