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Dorothy Edwards Obituary
February 15, 1924 - July 7, 2021
Raleigh, North Carolina - Dorothy "Dot" Chamblee Edwards, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2021.
Dot was a native of Raleigh and grew up in the historic Boylan Heights neighborhood, where she played softball in the streets. She was the daughter of Robert Melville Chamblee and Jessie Kirkland Chamblee. Dot graduated from Hugh Morson High School in Raleigh and studied at Woman's College (now UNCG) before honing her skills at King's Business College and going to work for Durham Life Insurance Company.
Dot married James Paul Edwards in December 1947 and the couple founded Inland Construction Company in 1952. Dot helped Jimmy grow a successful commercial general contracting business while running carpool and managing home life for the family, raising three active kids on Rock Creek Drive and enjoying steaks on the grill every Saturday night. Dot was an active member of Christ Baptist Church and especially enjoyed her Sunday School family. She was also a former leader in Bible Study Fellowship.
Dot is survived by three children, Susan Edwards, Debbie Edwards and Jim Edwards, Jr. (Sally); grandson, James Bailey (Rachel) and great-grandsons Mack and August Bailey. Dot was predeceased by her husband and her sisters, Mary Wilkinson and Libby Booth.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday, July 12 at 2:00pm at Christ Baptist Church on Newton Road in Raleigh. The family will receive visitors at the church prior to the service, beginning at 1:00pm. It is kindly requested that visitors who are not fully vaccinated wear a mask and others are welcome to do so as well.
The family wishes to express appreciation to the wonderful team at Transitions Life Care. Memorials may be made at ChristBaptist.org, TransitionsLifeCare.org or a leading cancer charity of your choice.
Arrangements by Bryan-Lee Funeral Home in Raleigh. Online remembrances may be made at www.bryan-leefuneralhome.com.
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Maggie Mariella
July 13, 2021
Debbie and family, I am so sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God hold you all in the palm of his hands. Deepest sympathies.
Lee Ferrell Faucette
July 12, 2021
Susan, Debbie and Jimmy so sorry on the loss of your Mom! Susanne let me know and my heart go out to you all! We all along with our parents have such great memories from Rock Creek Dr. My all time favorite is all is kids on sleds on Rock Creek when the news paper came and took our picture! Wish I could see you all and give you a hug!! My thoughts and prayers are with you!! Lee Ellen!
Angela Farthing
July 11, 2021
Debbie and Susan
Sorry for your loss. I know both of you provided comfort and care the last few years. May memories, faith, family and friends help ease your pain.
God bless and peace to you all.
Jim and Angela
Keith and Alice Harrod
July 11, 2021
Susan and Debbie - So sorry for the loss of your dear Mother (or really 'older sister). What a lovely lady she has been to all of us. Always smiling and gracious. We don't mourn for her since we know that smile has gotten bigger and brighter since she is clearly and delightfully with The Lord. Our prayers are with you. I know you'll miss her. You both have been so faithful to her.
Wanda Briley
July 9, 2021
Our (me and Deb) days at Appalachian wouldn´t have been the same without coming to Raleigh to visit you on the weekend. You and your family are in my prayers. Love, Puff
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