Penny Dawn Edwards

Penny Dawn Edwards passed away in the presence of the Lord unexpectedly on August 14, 2025 at her residence in Whitesboro, N.Y. She was born March 12, 1967, in Rome, N.Y. She was the daughter of Marlow and Claire Noble Edwards. She graduated from R.F.A. in 1985. After graduation, she worked as a Salesclerk for J.C. Penny's. A few years later, she took a position with the Rome Daily Sentinel as District Manager of the Circulation Department. As time went on, she took an Accounts Payable position there. Later she accepted a position in Accounts Payable with the Central New York Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Utica, N.Y. She had a passion for working with people who were visually impaired. Penny loved spending time with family, playing volleyball, camping and listening to music. She was a very kind , caring, and loving person who made people laugh and feel like part of the family. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed by all. Penny had a big heart and loved animals, especially her feline friends who filled her life with so much joy. Penny is survived by: her mother, Claire Edwards of Rome; a sister, Maureen (Randy) Smith of Verona; a brother, Mark (Nancy) Edwards of Sidney. Special nieces and nephews, Ashley (Justin) Copperwheat, Danielle (Andrew) Wight, Justin (Lauren) Smith, Kayla (Mark) Buchanan and Joshua Edwards. Several special great nieces and nephews, Bodhi Wight, Adelyn Copperwheat, Isla Wight, Merrick Smith and Walker Buchanan. She is also survived by several aunts and cousins. Penny was predeceased by her father, Marlow Edwards May 21, 2022. There will be a Graveside Service for family and friends at the Verona Cemetery on Main Street, Verona at 2 pm Friday, August 29 th . The family would like to thank the Whitesboro Fire Department, the Whitesboro Police Department and the Oneida County Volunteer Ambulance for the wonderful and compassionate care they gave to Penny. The family appreciates all their assistance. If you would like to make a donation in Penny's memory, please send it to: Purrs and Whiskers/ 3 Shepherd Dr., New Hartford, NY 13413 or Whitesboro Fire Department, 171 Oriskany Blvd., Whitesboro, NY 13492. Arrangements have been entrusted to Prince-Boyd & Hyatt Home For Funerals, Inc., 210 W. Court Street, Rome, NY