Margaret Rebecca Wolffe "Becky" Edwards

1918 - 2017

Margaret Rebecca Wolffe "Becky" Edwards obituary, 1918-2017, RICHMOND, VA

Margaret Rebecca Wolffe "Becky" Edwards

1918 - 2017

BORN

1918

DIED

2017

Margaret Rebecca "Becky" Edwards Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 22, 2017.
EDWARDS, Margaret Rebecca Wolffe "Becky," 98, of Richmond, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Becky was a true southern lady who loved God and her family. She had a kind and gentle spirit and touched many lives during her long life. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Bernard Wolffe and Margaret Clements Wolffe of Gloucester, Va. She was predeceased by her husband, Raymond C. Edwards and her sister, Hester W. Spivey. She attended Mary Washington College. She was a longstanding member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church, where she served in many leadership roles in women's ministry, television ministry and ministry outreach. She was a dedicated homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth Edwards Witte and husband, Joseph, of Montpelier Va.; grandsons, Collin E. Witte and wife, Jenna and Mason J. Witte, all of Richmond; great- granddaughter, Sailor Dare Witte of Richmond, Va.; nephew, Charles T Spivey and wife, Sara, of Warsaw Va.; niece, Margaret L. Spivey of Mechanicsville, Va.; great-niece, Jenny S. McMurray and husband, Luke, of Charlotte, N.C. Special thanks to all of the wonderful staff at Commonwealth Senior Living West End for their superior and loving care show to Becky. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Grove Avenue Baptist Television Ministry. Family will receive friends from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at the Parham Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1771 N. Parham Rd., where her service will begin at 2 p.m. Burial to follow at Westhampton Memorial and Cremation Park. Condolences may be left at woody funeralhomeparham.com.

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May 20, 2017

Deepest condolences for the family. May the God of comfort,comfort you in your time of lost.

A. M.

May 2, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Margaret Rebecca. Death is one of the most difficult challenges we face. May you be encouraged in knowing that God is close to the broken heart.

May 2, 2017

May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain your family during this challenging time. -Isaiah 61:1,2. I am so sorry for your loss.

Ann

April 30, 2017

I am deeply sorry for the loss of Becky. May God's loving kindness bring peace and comfort during this sad and difficult time.

April 29, 2017

Dear Family,
May God be your strength during this most difficult time. So very sorry for your loss. Matthew 5:4 "Happy are those who mourn since they will be comforted."

L. Lynn

April 27, 2017

Sorry for the loss of your love one. Matthew 5:4

Eva C. Towell

April 23, 2017

Elizabeth...I was so sorry to read of your mother's death. My Dad spoke often and fondly of his cousin Bec. Please know that I extend to you and your family my love and prayers.

Bernie Henderson

April 22, 2017

As President of Woody Funeral Home, I extend our deepest sympathy from all our staff for your loss. We are committed to providing the utmost care to you at this time and throughout the days to come. Our purpose is to assist and serve you in a manner that exceeds your expectations. We pledge to strive to merit the trust you have reposed in us.

April 22, 2017

May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11

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