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Beverly Carter-Leavy
September 2, 2020
My condolences go out to you and your family.
Brenda & Anderson Lee
January 19, 2020
Dear Cynthia & Anna, Valerie & Eddie and Family, We are remembering you in our thoughts and prayers. May the love of family and friends offer you the peace of Christ during this time. We love you all.
Kim Hartsfeld
January 18, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss My thouhts and prayers are with the family. My best memories of Edith is when Cynthia and I played in Razz-Ma-Tazz and went to Europe. Edith went with us. What a trip!
Terri Gilreath Cooper
January 17, 2020
Cynthia and Valerie, I have many happy memories of being in your home in Elkin when we were growing up. I always felt so much warmth and caring from your mom. I know that warmth and the love she gave to both of you will sustain you in the days ahead. Sending you and your family prayers of comfort.
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Cheryl Angel
January 17, 2020
Cynthia and Valerie, so sorry to learn of the loss of your mother. Thoughts and prayers with you and your family during this difficult time. And rejoicing with you all too in the reuniting in heaven with your dad!
Rick Boyd
January 17, 2020
Edith and Joe have been friends for many years. Our hearts are with the family.
Carina Gonzales
January 17, 2020
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Rhonda Brunette
January 17, 2020
My deepest sympathy to Valerie and the entire family. May your wonderful memories bring you peace.
Kathy Walls Spillman
January 16, 2020
Cynthia,Valerie and your families. I am so sorry to hear about Edith. She was a beautiful lady and I will always cherish the good times we had with all of you. Praying God gives you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Tim Rogers
January 16, 2020
So sorry to hear about the passing of Edith. She & my Mom were friends for many, many years. I remember our visits to Elkin after we moved away. You all are in my thoughts & prayers.
Charlotte-Anne Allen
January 16, 2020
Love and prayers for all the family.
Cynthia and Cotton Harris
January 15, 2020
Cynthia, Valerie, and family, We are so sorry to hear of your Moms passing! She was a very lovely lady who always had a smile on her face! We know you all are going to miss her every day! We wanted you to know youre in our thoughts and prayers! Love and Prayers!
Mary Byerly
January 15, 2020
Dearest Valerie and family, I am so very sorry for your lost and you are deeply in my prayers.
Stony/Sara Carter
January 15, 2020
We began knowing Edith and her family at Pleasant Hill Baptist years ago. She, Joe and the girls were very active and lived for God. Praying that God with bless her girls and their families.
Frances Harris
January 14, 2020
Ediths smile could light up a room; her laugh was even more delightful. I will miss her always. Sympathy, love, and prayers to all the family. God bless all of you.
Scott Ray
January 14, 2020
I cherish the times we spent together when I was a kid. Rest in peace Aunt Edith. Prayers for peace and comfort to my cousins Cynthia & Valerie and all the family! ~ Scott & SuAnne Ray
Donna Steele
January 14, 2020
May the love of friends and family support and surround you in your time of loss. May the memories of your Mom - her faith, her love for family,and days filled with love and happiness comfort you. I can see the light and love in the beautiful photos.
Prayers, Peace and Love.
God Bless you.
Beth Gray
January 14, 2020
What a precious lady Edith was. I always loved her at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church and all she taught me. She had the sweet smile and was always so kind. And so was Joe her husband. You daughters were so blessed to have such a godly daddy and mama. Will be praying for you all. Love In Christ, Wayne and Beth Transou Gray
Diane Tucker
January 14, 2020
Edith was one of the first people I met when Charlie and I came to First Baptist. She was very friendly and welcomed us . She had such a sweet spirit everytime I'd see her. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Our prayers and sympathy are with the family.
Melissa Culler
January 14, 2020
Sending prayers for comfort in the days ahead. I worked with your Mom for several years at Hugh Chatham. She was a kind and gentle woman who loved her family very much. You will all be in my thoughts and prayer.
Melissa Hinson Culler
Gail Steele
January 14, 2020
My thoughts & prayers are with the entire family. Edith was one precious soul. Loved her dearly!
Candace Conaway
January 14, 2020
Edith was a special lady. She was always smiling and had a hug for you. I had the pleasure of growing up with Valerie and Cynthia. Love and prayers now and in the coming months.
Lynn Swaim
January 14, 2020
Cynthia and Valerie, I am so very sorry for your loss. Memories of growing up across the street from you all on Grassy Creek Drive are precious ones. Your mom was a wonderful, sweet lady. Prayers for all of your family.
Aaron & Amy Macemore
January 13, 2020
Our deepest condolences to her daughters. We absolutely loved working in her yard because we got to speak with her. She would light up the room when she was around. Pure joy radiated off her. Mrs. Edith was a delightful, lovely lady. We already miss her and her joyous presence. May the Lord bless you with His great peace as you go through the days and months ahead. We are praying for you 2 ladies.
Liz Samuels
January 13, 2020
I would love to have known this beautiful lady, because her daughter must be exactly like her, and she is dearly loved. Heartfelt sympathy to Valerie and her family.
Lisa Colbert
January 12, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss! Edith was a sweet and beautiful lady! Prayers for the family and all....
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