Lessie Edwards Obituary Lessie Tillery Edwards April 7, 1923 - October 13, 2015 Franklin- Lessie Tillery Edwards, 92, passed away October 13, 2015. Mrs. Edwards was born in Bertie County, NC and was a daughter of the late Linwood David Tillery and Lessie Taylor Tillery. She was the widow of Emerson Rudolph Edwards and was predeceased by her brothers, Cecil, Henry, Julian and Hubert and her sisters, Marie Hancock, Bea Halsey, Beverly Johnson, Kitty Daughtrey and Elleise Hancock. She was a member of Sedley Baptist Church and had been a volunteer at the East Pavilion for 28 years. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia McGuire (Joe) and Cilda Edwards, two grandchildren, Daniel McGuire (Denise) and Melissa McGuire Vaughan (Keith), two great grandchildren, Kelly Ann Vaughan and Brandon Vaughan. A graveside funeral will be held at 2PM Thursday October 15, 2015 at Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley with the Rev. James Foreman officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8PM today (Wednesday) at Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Hunterdale Fire Dept. or Sedley Baptist Church. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Lessie Edwards Obituary (1923 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3348966 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/lessie-edwards-obituary?id=21743309 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/lessie-t-edwards-boykins-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/t-cecil-tillery-sedley-va/ ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Lessie Tillery Edwards, born 7 April 1923 in Bertie County, NC, passed away on 13 October 2015 at age 92. She was a devoted member of Sedley Baptist Church and a volunteer at East Pavilion for 28 years. She was survived by her daughters, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside funeral for Lessie Tillery Edwards was held on 15 October 2015 at Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley, officiated by Rev. James Foreman. ### The Edited Obituary Lessie Edwards Obituary Lessie Tillery Edwards 7 April 1923 - 13 October 2015 Franklin - Lessie Tillery Edwards, 92, passed away 13 October 2015. Mrs. Edwards was born in Bertie County, NC, and was a daughter of the late Linwood David Tillery and Lessie Taylor Tillery. She was the widow of Emerson Rudolph Edwards and was predeceased by her brothers, Cecil, Henry, Julian, and Hubert, and her sisters, Marie Hancock, Bea Halsey, Beverly Johnson, Kitty Daughtrey, and Elleise Hancock. She was a member of Sedley Baptist Church and had been a volunteer at the East Pavilion for 28 years. Survivors include two daughters, Patricia McGuire (Joe) and Cilda Edwards, two grandchildren, Daniel McGuire (Denise) and Melissa McGuire Vaughan (Keith), two great-grandchildren, Kelly Ann Vaughan and Brandon Vaughan. A graveside funeral will be held at 2 PM Thursday 15 October 2015 at Rosemont Cemetery, Sedley, with the Rev. James Foreman officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 PM today (Wednesday) at Wright Funeral Home and suggests that memorial donations be made to the Hunterdale Fire Dept. or Sedley Baptist Church. www.wrightfuneralhome.org Lessie Edwards Obituary (1923 - 2015) - Franklin, VA - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3348966 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/pilotonline/name/lessie-edwards-obituary?id=21743309 3) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/lessie-t-edwards-boykins-va/ 4) https://www.pilotonline.com/obituaries/t-cecil-tillery-sedley-va/ ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Lessie Tillery Edwards | |---------|---------------------------------| | Age | 92 | | Birth | 7 April 1923; Bertie County, NC | | Death | 13 October 2015; Franklin, VA | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |-------------------------|-----------------------|--------------| | Lessie Tillery Edwards | Decedent | Franklin, VA | | Emerson Rudolph Edwards | Predeceased Spouse | -- | | Linwood David Tillery | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Lessie Taylor Tillery | Predeceased Parent | -- | | Patricia McGuire | Child | Unknown | | Cilda Edwards | Child | Unknown | | Daniel McGuire | Grandchild | Unknown | | Melissa McGuire Vaughan | Grandchild | Unknown | | Cecil Tillery | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Henry Tillery | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Julian Tillery | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Hubert Tillery | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Marie Hancock | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Bea Halsey | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Beverly Johnson | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Kitty Daughtrey | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Elleise Hancock | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Lessie Tillery Edwards was a member of Sedley Baptist Church. 2. She volunteered at the East Pavilion for 28 years.