Betty Edwards Obituary Betty Dickerson Edwards September 2, 1942 － August 3, 2023 Courtland － Betty Dickerson Edwards, 80, passed away August 3, 2023, in East Pavilion. Born in Emporia and brought up in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Richard Moss Dickerson and Emily Thornton Dickerson. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Linda D. Raiford and Jeannie D. Fuller. Betty was a 1960 graduate of Southampton High School and a graduate of Pan American Business College. She was a retired secretary for Farm Credit with 25 years of service. Betty was a member of the Courtland Woman‚Äôs Club and Courtland Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 61 years, James Linwood Edwards; two sons, Richard William "Rich" Edwards (Barbara) of Virginia Beach and Jason Bryce Edwards (Melissa) of Houston, TX; a sister, Peggy Bass of Courtland; three grandchildren, Christian Thomas Edwards, Cole Richard Edwards, and Bryce Hilton Edwards; two nieces, Christy Wilson and Lori Edwards; and three nephews, Sam Bass, Mel Bass and Ed Atkins. Services will be private. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Courtland Baptist Church. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Aug. 6, 2023. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Betty-Edwards 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/betty-edwards-obituary?id=52634663 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Betty Dickerson Edwards, 80, of Courtland, passed away on 3 August 2023. A Southampton High School and Pan American Business College graduate, she retired from Farm Credit after 25 years. Betty was a member of the Courtland Woman's Club and Courtland Baptist Church. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: Services for Betty Dickerson Edwards were private. The family suggested memorial donations be made to Courtland Baptist Church. No further details about the funeral or burial were provided in the obituary. ### The Edited Obituary Betty Edwards Obituary Betty Dickerson Edwards 2 September 1942 3 August 2023 Courtland Betty Dickerson Edwards, 80, passed away 3 August 2023, in East Pavilion. Born in Emporia and brought up in Southampton County, she was a daughter of the late Richard Moss Dickerson and Emily Thornton Dickerson. She was also predeceased by two sisters, Linda D. Raiford and Jeannie D. Fuller. Betty was a 1960 graduate of Southampton High School and a graduate of Pan American Business College. She was a retired secretary for Farm Credit with 25 years of service. Betty was a member of the Courtland Woman's Club and Courtland Baptist Church. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 61 years, James Linwood Edwards; two sons, Richard William "Rich" Edwards (Barbara) of Virginia Beach and Jason Bryce Edwards (Melissa) of Houston, TX; a sister, Peggy Bass of Courtland; three grandchildren, Christian Thomas Edwards, Cole Richard Edwards, and Bryce Hilton Edwards; two nieces, Christy Wilson and Lori Edwards; and three nephews, Sam Bass, Mel Bass and Ed Atkins. Services will be private. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to Courtland Baptist Church. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Betty Dickerson Edwards | |---------|-------------------------------| | Age | 80 | | Birth | 2 September 1942; Emporia | | Death | 3 August 2023; East Pavilion | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|---------------------|----------------------------| | Betty Dickerson Edwards | Decedent | Courtland, VA | | James Linwood Edwards | Spouse | Unknown | | Richard Moss Dickerson | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Emily Thornton Dickerson | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Richard William Edwards | Child | Virginia Beach, VA | | Jason Bryce Edwards | Child | Houston, TX | | Christian Thomas Edwards | Grandchild | Unknown | | Cole Richard Edwards | Grandchild | Unknown | | Bryce Hilton Edwards | Grandchild | Unknown | | Peggy Bass | Sibling | Courtland, VA | | Linda D. Raiford | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Jeannie D. Fuller | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Christy Wilson | Niece | Unknown | | Lori Edwards | Niece | Unknown | | Sam Bass | Nephew | Unknown | | Mel Bass | Nephew | Unknown | | Ed Atkins | Nephew | Unknown | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Betty was a 1960 graduate of Southampton High School. 2. She graduated from Pan American Business College. 3. She was a retired secretary for Farm Credit with 25 years of service. 4. Betty was a member of the Courtland Woman's Club. 5. She was a member of Courtland Baptist Church. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |----------|-----------------------------------|---------------| | Franklin | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | 6 August 2023 |