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Rachel Warwick Edwards
WILSON — Rachel Warwick Edwards, 71, of Bailey passed away Monday. Her funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 5142 N 58, Wilson. Interment will follow in Evergreen Memorial Park, Wilson. The Rev. Steve Stephenson will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 1 until 1:45 p.m. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, Wilson and other times at the home.
Rachel graduated from Mt. Olive Junior College, Atlantic Christian College and received her master's degree from East Carolina University. She was a dedicated ninth grade English teacher at James B. Hunt High School where she retired after 30 years and she loved poetry. Rachel a dedicated Christian and served her Lord faithfully at New Hope Missionary Church. She was a loving wife, and will be greatly missed by her true love, Ron.
Rachel is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Ronald "Ron" Keith Edwards of the home.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vonis and Nina Tew Warwick.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be directed to 50 – Up Ministry, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 5142 N 58, Wilson, 27896.
Condolences may be directed to Joyner's Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.
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Pat (Madden) Odin
February 19, 2022
Ron, when your Christmas card was returned, I feared there had been huge sadness in your life. Rachel was a wonderful person and a good friend throughout many, many years. I am so sorry to hear of her passing. I have so many fond memories of you and Rachel before living in Alaska and after moving here. Both of you are very special people who I have loved and cherished since knowing you in the `70s. My best to you always. Pat (PO Box 772682, Eagle River, AK 99577, phone 907-360-3113) Hope this message reaches you. [email protected]
Lester Howard
December 25, 2019
God takes only the best and Rachel was just that, the best. I thank God for privilege to have her for a sister in Christ Jesus .❤
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