Marva Janelle Bright

Marva Janelle Bright obituary, Kinston, NC

Marva Janelle Bright

Marva Bright Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Edwards Funeral Home & Cremations - Kinston on Dec. 31, 2025.
Marva Janelle Bright, 64, of Rocky Mount, NC, passed away on December 12, 2025. Born on September 20, 1961, in Kinston, NC, Marva was a creative soul who found comfort and self-expression through art. She especially enjoyed scrapbooking, jewelry making, and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Milton; mother, Doris Antwine; and brother Patrick Leithead.
Marva is survived by her four sons, Milton, Brandon, Ben, and Kenny; father, Bruce Leithead; sister, Debroah Leithead Dobbins; and her aunt, Sadie Faulkner.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Salvation Army Church in Marva's memory. The Salvation Army P.O. Box 11209, Charlotte, NC 28220.
Arrangements made by Edwards Funeral Home & Cremations. Online condolences may be expressed at www.edwardsfhc.com.
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