Selma Edwards

Selma W. Edwards VIRGINIA BEACH - Selma Wells Edwards formerly of Lynnhaven Drive, passed away on her 88th birthday, Sept. 24, 2008, in Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. A native of Goodhope, Miss., she was the daughter of the late George and Laura Wells. She retired from J.C. Penney as a credit manager after 18 years of service. She was a member of Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church, United Church of Christ for 40 years. She was a member of the CPO Wives Club. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, G. Russell Edwards; two daughters, Connie E. King and husband Michael and Cheryl G. Papineau and husband James, all of Virginia Beach; her son, G. Michael Edwards of Las Vegas, Nev.; a sister, Daisy Taylor of Virginia Beach; seven grandchildren, one great-grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews. She also leaves behind many loyal friends whom she loved dearly. A funeral will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. at Lynnhaven Colony Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, with the Rev. Valerie Coe Lowder officiating. The family will greet friends at the church one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. in Colonial Grove Memorial Park. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Great Neck Chapel, is handling the arrangements. Memorials, in lieu of flowers, may be made to the American Heart Association or a charity of one's choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.