Nell Edwards Obituary Nell Brown Edwards January 15, 1930 - December 17, 2015 Pendleton, NC- Nell Brown Edwards, 85, widow of William David Edwards, Sr., passed away December 17, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Edwards was a native of Murfreesboro, NC and was a daughter of the late William Northcott Brown and Beatrice Smith Brown and was also predeceased by a sister, Jane Evans and a brother, Jay Brown. A daughter of a Quaker clergyman, Mrs. Edwards attended Westtown School in Westchester, PA and the Roanoke Chowan Community College Nursing School. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Lollie Carolyn Edwards of Pendleton, NC and Bonnie Glover and husband Mark of Seaboard, NC and three sons, William David Edwards, Jr and wife Tina and Jonathan Brown Edwards all of Ahoskie and Jody Edwin Edwards and wife Cathy of Kenly, NC, fourteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren and her canine companion "Dolly". A graveside service will be held at 2PM Sunday, December 20, 2015 at the Pendleton Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 8:30 PM at the Wright Funeral Home, Boykins, VA Chapel. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Edwards memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL, 32256. Mrs. Edwards was a true American Patriot who loved God, family and country. www.wrightfuneralhome.org The News & Observer -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- See also: 1) https://www.wrightfuneralhome.org/obituary/3530240 2) https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/newsobserver/name/nell-edwards-obituary?id=12114623 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ### Narrative Summary of the Obituary Nell Brown Edwards, born on 15 January 1930, passed away on 17 December 2015. A native of Murfreesboro, NC, she was a devoted mother and grandmother, remembered for her love of family, faith, and country. ### Narrative Summary of Funeral Services A graveside service was held on 20 December 2015 at Pendleton Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Raymond Bunn. The family received friends at Wright Funeral Home, Boykins, VA, on the evening of 19 December 2015. ### The Edited Obituary Nell Brown Edwards 15 January 1930 - 17 December 2015 Pendleton, NC - Nell Brown Edwards, 85, widow of William David Edwards, Sr., passed away 17 December 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. Mrs. Edwards was a native of Murfreesboro, NC and was a daughter of the late William Northcott Brown and Beatrice Smith Brown and was also predeceased by a sister, Jane Evans, and a brother, Jay Brown. A daughter of a Quaker clergyman, Mrs. Edwards attended Westtown School in Westchester, PA, and the Roanoke Chowan Community College Nursing School. Left to cherish her memory are two daughters, Lollie Carolyn Edwards of Pendleton, NC, and Bonnie Glover and husband Mark of Seaboard, NC, and three sons, William David Edwards, Jr. and wife Tina and Jonathan Brown Edwards, all of Ahoskie, and Jody Edwin Edwards and wife Cathy of Kenly, NC; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and her canine companion "Dolly." A graveside service will be held at 2 PM Sunday, 20 December 2015, at the Pendleton Cemetery with the Rev. Raymond Bunn officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 8:30 PM at the Wright Funeral Home, Boykins, VA Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Mrs. Edwards' memory to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., Jacksonville, FL, 32256. Mrs. Edwards was a true American patriot who loved God, family, and country. www.wrightfuneralhome.org The News & Observer ### Vital Statistics Summary | Name | Nell Brown Edwards | |---------|-----------------------------------| | Age | 85 years | | Birth | 15 January 1930; Murfreesboro, NC | | Death | 17 December 2015; Pendleton, NC | ### Table of Relationships | Name | Relationship | Residence | |------------------------------|---------------------|---------------| | Nell Brown Edwards | Decedent | Pendleton, NC | | William David Edwards, Sr. | Spouse | -- | | Lollie Carolyn Edwards | Child | Pendleton, NC | | Bonnie Glover | Child | Seaboard, NC | | William David Edwards, Jr. | Child | Ahoskie, NC | | Jonathan Brown Edwards | Child | Ahoskie, NC | | Jody Edwin Edwards | Child | Kenly, NC | | Mark Glover | Son-in-law | Seaboard, NC | | Dolly | Canine Companion | -- | | Jane Evans | Predeceased Sibling | -- | | Jay Brown | Predeceased Sibling | -- | ### Other Relevant Information 1. Nell Brown Edwards was born on 15 January 1930 in Murfreesboro, NC. 2. She was a daughter of the late William Northcott Brown and Beatrice Smith Brown. 3. Nell attended Westtown School in Westchester, PA, and the Roanoke Chowan Community College Nursing School. 4. She was a true American patriot who loved God, family, and country.