Carolyn Edwards Obituary Carolyn Page Edwards July 21, 1939 － March 27, 2024 Franklin － Carolyn Page Edwards, 84, died on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center in Franklin, Virginia. Carolyn was born in Richmond on July 21, 1939, to Gladys Scarborough Edwards and Mills Carlyle Edwards of Southampton County. She spent her entire life in the county, where she lived on the Edwards Farm owned by her grandparents Junie and Tyler Edwards. She lived there until she moved to the Village at Woods Edge in Franklin in 2018. After graduating from Franklin High School in 1956, Carolyn received a business degree from Chowan College in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, in 1958. She returned home after college and worked at Union-Camp Corporation (later International Paper) for 37 years from 1959 to 1996 where she was the office manager/administrator of the Pulp Mill Division. During her years at Union-Camp, she was active with the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAPP) and served in several leadership positions with the group. She was always interested in the history of the Edwards Farm and was a founding member of the Southampton Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Courtland. She donated many items from the country store, Edwards & Moody, run by her grandfather, father, and uncle John Moody on the farm. She wrote articles published in The Tidewater News on the family‚Äôs country store on the farm on Delaware Road as well as her grandfather‚Äôs Seine Beach on Monroe Road that was a popular source of fresh-water fish from the Nottaway River for many local residents every spring. She loved ancestry and spent a great deal of her time researching her family‚Äôs history. Her ancestors served the United States in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War: Her fourth Great Grandfather Thomas Bowden served in the Revolutionary War; her second Great Grandfather John Edwards served in the War of 1812; and her Great Grandfathers Mills Riddick Edwards and Benjamin Thomas Scarborough served in the Civil War. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and served the organization in leadership positions. She was proud to have visited all 50 states. She spent many years traveling throughout the United States with her close friends Carolyn Massengill, Jane and Donald Rountree, Betty and Shelton Modlin, and Gaynelle Riddick. She also drove across the country twice with her brother Mac. In addition, she traveled to Italy with her friend Nancy Schreyer; to Germany and France with her friend Barbara Gavin; and to England, Scotland and Ireland with her friend Audrey Francis. She was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and served it many years in leadership positions including church treasurer. Her great grandparents‚ÄîMills Riddick Edwards and Susannah Bowden Edwards‚Äîwere members of the church in the late 1800s when the church was founded. A stained glass window in the sanctuary is dedicated to them. Carolyn nearly always had a loving pet dog at her side: Archie and Mitzi when she was growing up; Cody and Pepe when she was an adult. She enjoyed training her Pomeranians Cody and Pepe, who won Kennel Club awards at competitions up and down the East Coast from New York to Washington to Virginia. She proudly displayed their many awards at home. In addition to her Edwards grandparents, she was the granddaughter of Emmett and Annie Scarborough of Wakefield, Virginia. She is survived by her brother Mills Carlyle (Mac) Edwards, Jr. of Franklin; her brother-in-law Reginald J. Birks of Franklin; and her cousins June Moody Duck (Bobby) and Gail Moody Milteer (Mike) of Franklin; Jean Rodgers Garrison (James) of Appomattox; Bill Rodgers (Rose) of Gladys; Judy Rodgers of Charlottesville; Bobby Scarborough of Smithfield; Joan Scarborough of Chester; and Susan Scarborough of Reston. The families of all these cousins were a source of love and pride for her. A visitation for family and friends will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2 at Wright Funeral Home followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m. The Reverend Tracey Pugh of Sycamore Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Reginald Birks, Brian Burgess, Bobby Duck, Joey Francis, James Garrison, Mike Milteer, and Michael Milteer. Donations in her memory may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church on Sycamore Church Road in Southampton County. Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wright Funeral Home and Crematory － Franklin on Mar. 28, 2024. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/Carolyn-Edwards 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/carolyn-edwards-obituary?id=54739178 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Carolyn Page Edwards, 84, died on 27 March 2024 in Franklin, Virginia. Born in Richmond on 21 July 1939, she lived her entire life in Southampton County. A business graduate, she worked at Union Camp Corporation for 37 years. Carolyn was passionate about family history and traveled extensively. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: A visitation was held on 2 April 2024 at 10 a.m. at Wright Funeral Home, followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. in the chapel. The Reverend Tracey Pugh officiated. Burial followed in Southampton Memorial Park. Donations were requested for Sycamore Baptist Church. ### The Edited Obituary Carolyn Page Edwards 21 July 1939 - 27 March 2024 Franklin - Carolyn Page Edwards, 84, died on Wednesday, 27 March 2024 at Bon Secours Southampton Medical Center in Franklin, Virginia. Carolyn was born in Richmond on 21 July 1939, to Gladys Scarborough Edwards and Mills Carlyle Edwards of Southampton County. She spent her entire life in the county, where she lived on the Edwards Farm owned by her grandparents Junie and Tyler Edwards. She lived there until she moved to the Village at Woods Edge in Franklin in 2018. After graduating from Franklin High School in 1956, Carolyn received a business degree from Chowan College in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, in 1958. She returned home after college and worked at Union Camp Corporation (later International Paper) for 37 years from 1959 to 1996 where she was the office manager/administrator of the Pulp Mill Division. During her years at Union Camp, she was active with the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP) and served in several leadership positions with the group. She was always interested in the history of the Edwards Farm and was a founding member of the Southampton Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Courtland. She donated many items from the country store, Edwards & Moody, run by her grandfather, father, and uncle John Moody on the farm. She wrote articles published in The Tidewater News on the family's country store on the farm on Delaware Road as well as her grandfather's Seine Beach on Monroe Road that was a popular source of freshwater fish from the Nottoway River for many local residents every spring. She loved ancestry and spent a great deal of her time researching her family's history. Her ancestors served the United States in the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the Civil War: Her fourth great grandfather Thomas Bowden served in the Revolutionary War; her second great grandfather John Edwards served in the War of 1812; and her great grandfathers Mills Riddick Edwards and Benjamin Thomas Scarborough served in the Civil War. She was a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and served the organization in leadership positions. She was proud to have visited all 50 states. She spent many years traveling throughout the United States with her close friends Carolyn Massengill, Jane and Donald Rountree, Betty and Shelton Modlin, and Gaynelle Riddick. She also drove across the country twice with her brother Mac. In addition, she traveled to Italy with her friend Nancy Schreyer; to Germany and France with her friend Barbara Gavin; and to England, Scotland and Ireland with her friend Audrey Francis. She was a member of Sycamore Baptist Church and served it many years in leadership positions including church treasurer. Her great grandparents Mills Riddick Edwards and Susannah Bowden Edwards were members of the church in the late 1800s when the church was founded. A stained glass window in the sanctuary is dedicated to them. Carolyn nearly always had a loving pet dog at her side: Archie and Mitzi when she was growing up; Cody and Pepe when she was an adult. She enjoyed training her Pomeranians Cody and Pepe, who won Kennel Club awards at competitions up and down the East Coast from New York to Washington to Virginia. She proudly displayed their many awards at home. In addition to her Edwards grandparents, she was the granddaughter of Emmett and Annie Scarborough of Wakefield, Virginia. She is survived by her brother Mills Carlyle (Mac) Edwards, Jr. of Franklin; her brother in law Reginald J. Birks of Franklin; and her cousins June Moody Duck (Bobby) and Gail Moody Milteer (Mike) of Franklin; Jean Rodgers Garrison (James) of Appomattox; Bill Rodgers (Rose) of Gladys; Judy Rodgers of Charlottesville; Bobby Scarborough of Smithfield; Joan Scarborough of Chester; and Susan Scarborough of Reston. The families of all these cousins were a source of love and pride for her. A visitation for family and friends will take place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, 2 April at Wright Funeral Home followed by a funeral service in the chapel at 11 a.m. The Reverend Tracey Pugh of Sycamore Baptist Church will officiate. Burial will follow in Southampton Memorial Park. Pallbearers include Reginald Birks, Brian Burgess, Bobby Duck, Joey Francis, James Garrison, Mike Milteer, and Michael Milteer. Donations in her memory may be made to Sycamore Baptist Church on Sycamore Church Road in Southampton County. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Carolyn Page Edwards | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 84 | | Birth | 21 July 1939; Richmond | | Death | 27 March 2024; Franklin, Virginia | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |----------------------------------|--------------------|----------------------------| | Carolyn Page Edwards | Decedent | Franklin, Virginia | | Gladys Scarborough Edwards | Parent | Southampton County | | Mills Carlyle Edwards | Parent | Southampton County | | Mills Carlyle (Mac) Edwards, Jr. | Sibling | Franklin | | Reginald J. Birks | Brother-in-law | Franklin | | June Moody Duck | Cousin | Franklin | | Gail Moody Milteer | Cousin | Franklin | | Jean Rodgers Garrison | Cousin | Appomattox | | Bill Rodgers | Cousin | Gladys | | Judy Rodgers | Cousin | Charlottesville | | Bobby Scarborough | Cousin | Smithfield | | Joan Scarborough | Cousin | Chester | | Susan Scarborough | Cousin | Reston | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Graduated from Franklin High School in 1956. 2. Received a business degree from Chowan College in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, in 1958. 3. Worked at Union Camp Corporation (later International Paper) for 37 years from 1959 to 1996. 4. Served as office manager/administrator of the Pulp Mill Division at Union Camp. 5. Active member of the International Association of Administrative Professionals (IAAP). 6. Founding member of the Southampton Agriculture and Forestry Museum in Courtland. 7. Wrote articles for The Tidewater News about her family's country store and grandfather's Seine Beach. 8. Passionate about ancestry and family history research. 9. Member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy, serving in leadership positions. 10. Visited all 50 states and traveled internationally to Italy, Germany, France, England, Scotland, and Ireland. 11. Member of Sycamore Baptist Church, serving in leadership positions including church treasurer. 12. Enjoyed training her Pomeranian dogs, Cody and Pepe, who won Kennel Club awards in competitions. 13. Lived on the Edwards Farm until moving to the Village at Woods Edge in Franklin in 2018. ### Publication Details | Place | Name | Date | |------------|-----------------------------------------|-------------------| | Franklin | Wright Funeral Home and Crematory | 28 March 2024 |