Melba T. Edwards

Melba Tuten Edwards Melba passed away at her home in Bath, NC on June 21, 2019. She was born in Beaufort County on October 16, 1947 to the late Allie Boyd Tuten and Rayfield Tuten. She graduated from Bath High School in 1965. She was previously employed by Pungo District Hospital of Belhaven and Charcoal Service Corporation of Bath. Survivors include her husband, James R Edwards of Bath, daughter, Robin McGowan Jackson of Bath, and son Scott Anthony McGowan and wife Elizabeth of Fayetteville, NC. Her grandchildren include Tori, Joshua, and Caleb Jackson of Bath. Mollie McGowan White and husband Jesse White of Wake Forest, NC and Jameson Edwards of Winterville, NC. She is also survived by sisters, Linda T Sullivan and husband George of Washington, NC and Joanne Tuten Childs of Greenville, NC. Sister-in-law, Becky Tuten of Bath and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Ray T Tuten, brother-in-law, Vernon Gerald Childs, Jr. and niece, Pam S Stokes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Bath High School Preservation, PO Box 149, Bath, NC 27808, or a charity of your choice. Visitation will be held at Bath Christian Church Sanctuary, 107 South Harding Street, Bath, NC on Thursday, June 27, 2019 from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Commitment service immediately following visitation at the Columbarium. You may share a memory with the family by visiting www.josephpaulfdl.com. Joseph B. Paul, Jr Funeral Director Licensee of Washington is the Edwards family.