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Glenda Edwards Obituary

Mrs. Glenda Parker Edwards, age 67, of 5189 Godwin Lake Road, died Saturday at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at Rose & Graham Funeral Chapel. Officiating will be the Rev. Sam Worley and Ms. Linda Williams. Entombment will follow at Devotional Gardens, Dunn, NC. Mrs. Edwards was born on January 3, 1942 in Johnston County to the late Daniel F. and Bessie Johnson Parker. Mrs. Edwards was a homemaker, and assisted in the Family Business. Surviving include; husband, “R.A.” Edwards, children and spouses; Angela and Glenn Strickland of Benson, Anthony and Scarlette Edwards of Benson; four grandchildren, Elizabeth Strickland, Michael Strickland, Alexis Edwards and Thomas Edwards; sister, Hilda Tart of Benson. Family will receive friends Monday 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson and other times at the home of Anthony and Scarlette Edwards, 5075 Godwin Lake Road, Benson, NC. Flowers are welcomed; however memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 1544 Smithfield, NC 27577. Arrangements are by Rose & Graham Funeral Home in Benson.

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Published by The News & Observer on Jul. 26, 2009.

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Kristen Hansen

July 31, 2009

R.A., Angela, and Anthony- In the brief time that I knew your wife/mother and family, I was touched by the love and support between you. I am blessed to have met you all. There will be no more pain for Ms. Glenda. Her faith has carried her to a beautiful place. She is home. You remain in my thoughts and prayers.

Kristina Dulaney

July 28, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very difficult time!

Wayne @Robin Pegram

July 26, 2009

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.

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