Jennie W. Edwards

Jennie W. Edwards obituary

Jennie W. Edwards

Jennie Edwards Obituary

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EDWARDS, Mrs. Jennie W., of Richmond, departed this life April 7, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Edwards; and one daughter, Jeanette Bohannon. She is survived by one daughter, Thelma Shelton; one grand-daughter, Minister Peturla Sydnor; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins; two sisters-in-law, Gracie Pervall and Edythe Morton Edwards; and other relatives, among them two devoted, Mary Shelton and Joyce Robinson; and friends. Remains rest at Joseph Jenkins Jr. Funeral Home, 2011 Grayland Avenue. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 1 p.m. at First Union Baptist Church, 3510 Dill Road, where remains will lie in state one hour prior to funeral time. Dr. Millard Boone, interim pastor, officiating. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Family and friends assemble at the church 12:45 p.m. Tuesday. Online condolences can be made at www.jenkinsjr.com


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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April 24, 2010

Thelma and Peturla

God Be With You. May God, who calls our dear ones home, be ever close to you-- May He enfold you with His love and send you comfort, too.

Althia C. Chambliss, Richmond, Virgina

April 12, 2010

Thelma and Pet,

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. My prayers are with you.

Cheryl Holmes-Johnson

Brenda Mallory

April 12, 2010

To the family of Jennie Edwards:

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Deacon Stanley Johnson

April 12, 2010

Thelma and Peturla, I know your hearts are comforted by your Love of Christ, and there are no words I can speak that can fill the void that is now in your lives. But at any time that you may need someone to talk to I am always available. Yours in Christ.

Mount Calvary Cemetery

April 12, 2010

To the family of Jennie W. Edwards,

We at Mount Calvary Cemetery wish to express our deepest sympathies for the loss of your loved one and we pray that God will help to ease your pain in the days to come. We are proud and honored to be chosen as the final resting place for Jennie. This is a responsibility that we do not take lightly and we pledge the highest level of perpetual care to honor her memory. Please do not hesitate to call us with any concerns or if there is anything we can do to make these difficult experiences any easier.

Jim Glass
General Mgr.
Mount Calvary Cemetery
804-355-5271

ALFRED/KATIE BRIGGS JR

April 12, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

THEODORE/EARL WILLIAMS

April 12, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

From the Staff of Joseph Jenkins, Jr. Funeral Home

April 12, 2010

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

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