Gladys Edwards Obituary Gladys Futrell Edwards December 10, 1917 - May 8, 2013 Newsoms - Gladys Futrell Edwards, 95, a former resident of Branchville and widow of Benjamin Clarence "Buddy" Edwards passed away May 8, 2013. Mrs. Edwards was born in Northampton County, NC, the last of eight children of the late Wesley and Nettie Futrell. She was a member of Branchville United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Carole Elaine Harris (Arthur) of Rocky Mount, NC and Deborah Diane Edwards (Cynthia) of Wilmington, NC; two sons, Gene Edwards (Tobey) of Sedley and Rev. Darwin G. Edwards (Wanda) of Newsoms; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Edwards was predeceased by her siblings, Willie, Ray, Wilmer, Fred, and Harold Futrell, Ethel Howell and Joyce F. Daniel. The family will receive friends at 1 pm Friday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin where the service will be at 2 pm with the Rev. Michael Baugham officiating. The interment will follow at Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins. Memorials may be made to Branchville United Methodist Church, Branchville, VA 23828 or a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/2084725 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/gladys-edwards-obituary?id16374314 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/gladys-edwards-newsoms-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative summary of the obituary: Gladys Futrell Edwards, 95, passed away on 8 May 2013. Born on 10 December 1917 in Northampton County, NC, she was the last of eight children. A former Branchville resident and widow of Benjamin Clarence Edwards, she was survived by four children, nine grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. ### Narrative summary of funeral services: The family received friends on 10 May 2013 at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin. A service followed with Rev. Michael Baugham officiating. Interment took place at Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins. Memorials could be made to Branchville United Methodist Church or a favorite charity. ### The Edited Obituary Gladys Edwards Obituary Gladys Futrell Edwards 10 December 1917 - 8 May 2013 Newsoms - Gladys Futrell Edwards, 95, a former resident of Branchville and widow of Benjamin Clarence "Buddy" Edwards passed away 8 May 2013. Mrs. Edwards was born in Northampton County, NC, the last of eight children of the late Wesley and Nettie Futrell. She was a member of Branchville United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Carole Elaine Harris (Arthur) of Rocky Mount, NC and Deborah Diane Edwards (Cynthia) of Wilmington, NC; two sons, Gene Edwards (Tobey) of Sedley and Rev. Darwin G. Edwards (Wanda) of Newsoms; nine grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. Mrs. Edwards was predeceased by her siblings, Willie, Ray, Wilmer, Fred, and Harold Futrell, Ethel Howell and Joyce F. Daniel. The family will receive friends at 1 pm Friday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin where the service will be at 2 pm with the Rev. Michael Baugham officiating. The interment will follow at Beechwood Cemetery, Boykins. Memorials may be made to Branchville United Methodist Church, Branchville, VA 23828 or a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org. ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Gladys Futrell Edwards | |---------|------------------------------------------| | Age | 95 | | Birth | 10 December 1917; Northampton County, NC | | Death | 8 May 2013; Unknown | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |--------------------------------|----------------------|----------------------| | Gladys Futrell Edwards | Decedent | Newsoms, VA | | Benjamin Clarence Edwards | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Wesley Futrell | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Nettie Futrell | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Carole Elaine Harris | Child | Rocky Mount, NC | | Deborah Diane Edwards | Child | Wilmington, NC | | Gene Edwards | Child | Sedley, VA | | Darwin G. Edwards | Child | Newsoms, VA | | Willie Futrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Ray Futrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Wilmer Futrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Fred Futrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Harold Futrell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Ethel Howell | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Joyce F. Daniel | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Gladys Edwards was a former resident of Branchville. 2. She was a member of Branchville United Methodist Church. 3. She was the last of eight children in her family. 4. She had nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. 5. She also had nieces and nephews.