Mrs. Doris Faye (Blanks) Edwards, a native of Mobile, AL, passed away on June 10, 2025, at the age of 73. She was born on April 3, 1952, to Clifton Blanks, Sr. and Sylvia Rowe Blanks. Mrs. Edwards was a longtime member of Revelation Missionary Baptist Church.
Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her parents, brother Clifton Blanks Jr., nephews Ronald Robinson, Jr., Frederick Jackson, Jr., great nephew Zion Morris, niece Trudi Ruggs, sister in-law Barbara Edwards Harvey, and brother in-law LeBarron Edwards.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Mr. Charles Allen Edwards, daughters Dr. Krista (Clifton) Williams, Gabrielle Edwards, and granddaughter Mira Williams. Mrs. Edwards is also survived by four brothers: Hubert Thornton, Jonathan Thornton, Wadie Blanks, and Bobby (Sonja) Blanks. Six Sisters: Patsy Stallworth, Cosetta Blanks Jackson, Carolyn Blanks Mayes, Patricia Blanks, Kathy Blanks, and Belinda (Ronald) Robinson. She is survived by an aunt, Peggy Hopper. Mrs. Edwards is also survived by six sister in-laws, Dr. Sandra (Joseph) Armstrong, Cynthia Montgomery, Aronita Wallace, LaTanya (Julius) Bryant, Caron Edwards, and Darlene (Ernest) Caffey. Mrs. Edwards has a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, close relatives, and friends.
RepastRevelation Baptist Church Family Life Center1711 Taylor LaneMobile, AL 36605
Acknowledgement: The family of Mrs. Doris Faye Blanks Edwards would like to thank everyone for their prayers and kindness during our time of sorrow. We are truly blessed to have such a caring and supportive community, and we will carry the memories of Mrs. Edwards with us forever. May God's richest blessings and grace be upon you!
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