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Norma Edwards Obituary

Norma Butler Edwards, formerly of Kill Devil Hills, N.C., and Prince George, Va., died Oct. 14, 2010, at her residence. She was born in Zuni, Va., the daughter of the late Stephen Claiborne Butler and Madge Jones Butler.

Norma was predeceased by her husband, Robert G. Edwards.

Survivors include two daughters, Paula E. "Ginny" Burgess (Randy Burgess) and Joan E. Waymack (Brian Waymack); five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday October 19, at Tucker Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery (Zuni) with the Rev. Robert Cofield officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Monday at Wright Funeral Home, Franklin, and suggests memorials be made to a favorite charity. www.wrightfuneralhome.org.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Progress-Index on Oct. 17, 2010.

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Jane Horner

October 18, 2010

Joan,
I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.

October 18, 2010

Dear Joanie, Brian and Family,

I was sad to see the passing of your mom so soon after your dad. You know my love and prayers are with you during this time of love and reflection of your mother's life.

Pat Stawarz

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