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Shirley Edwards Obituary
She was born to the late James H. (Peter) and Pearl Brooks Goode of Chesterfield, Va. Shirley was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church in Petersburg, Va.,all her life.
She was preceded in death by a former husband, Rudolph D. Parker; one brother, James I. Goode "Baby James"; maternal grandparents, George and Marie G. Brooks; paternal grandparents, Willie and Maggie Ellis Goode; and one niece, Shirley A. Goode Robinson.
Shirley is a retiree of the Petersburg Home for Ladies with 30-plus years.
She leaves to cherish her memories, three loving and devoted daughters, Sherry A. Parker, Vera D. Dawkins and Alice M. Parker, all of Petersburg, Va.; one loving and devoted son-in-law, retired Sgt. Maj. Carthrome Dawkins Jr.; grandson, David L. Pair Jr.; husband, Richard L. Edwards; one brother, Charles H. Goode (Mary Francis) of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers-in-law, Johnnie Jones (Patricia) of Macon, Ga., Carl Edwards (Marie) of Fredericksburg, Va.; five sisters-in-law, Doris Edward of Petersburg, Va., Bernice Stalling (Harry) of Prince George, Va., Bertha Clark of New York, Senora Alver of Annadale, Va., and Diane Mason (Wayne) of Chesterfield, Va.; four nephews, three devoted, Norman Goode, Ronnie Goode and Robert Johnson; two nieces, one devoted, Pearl Goode, and Eunice Goode Louis (Paul); one devoted friend, Elmer Ellis of Richmond, Va.; two devoted cousins, Nanny G. Holloway of Rockledge, Fla., and Carole M. Chadwick of Petersburg, Va.; a host of other relatives and friends, among them, Julie Coles, Louise Pegram and the staff of Petersburg Home for Ladies; a devoted goddaughter, Pamela F. Spivey, the Walker sisters and Deborah Montgomery.
The family is especially grateful to the staff of SRMC 4th Floor East, the ICU Department, the Oncology Staff at Dr. Kondragunta's office, the Hospice of Virginia, and devoted caregivers Gayle Pettaway of Hopewell, Va., and Shelley Redwine of Petersburg, Va.
The funeral service will be held noon Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, 800 Augusta Ave., Petersburg, Va.; the Rev. Dr. Wesley K. McLaughlin, pastor, eulogist. The interment in Dinwiddie Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at 1628 Darby Drive, Petersburg, Va., and may be contacted by calling 804-732-7831.
Family members and friends are invited to pay final tribute to Mrs. Edwards online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com where you may view a video tribute online or at the establishment.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the staff of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment Inc., 102 South Ave., Petersburg, Va., 804-732-8911, www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Edwards
January 8, 2011
Diane, Alice, and Penny, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to you all and your entire family. Your mom was a wonderful and kind lady. I will keep you and the family in my prayers.
LINDA WATTS
January 7, 2011
iwould like to express my deepest love and prayers for allof you during this time of bereavement.i've known your mom since i was a little girl and she was a dear and trusted friend of my mother and my whole family. she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. i truly thank god for the time he BLESSED US TO SHARE WITH HER. MAY GODS GRACE KEEP YOU AND BE WITH YOU ALWAY'S. LINDA WATTS DABNEY
Patricia "Pat" Harris
January 7, 2011
I would like to express my condolescence to Diane, Penny and Alice...I too feel the same as what Russell Gates said..
Garnette Gilchrist
January 7, 2011
To Alice and Diane my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. Miss Shirly was the sweetest and kindess person that I have met in my entire life. I am going to miss her sweet smile and her laughter.
Russell Gates
January 6, 2011
I have known Vera and Alice for over 20 years. I never had the pleasure of meeting Mrs. Edwards but if the old saying of children are a reflection of their parents is true then she was a wonderful person. Vera and Alice have always had a positive happy outlook on life.
I know this time is hard. God gave you time with your mother prior to calling her home and even though your heart is aching you were given a special gift. A mom that loved you and time to return that love.
Patricia (Ann) Knight-Brown
January 6, 2011
Alice and Vera,
I was deeply saddened to hear about the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you and your family. May God comfort and keep you and your family members in His care and may you feel His presence and His peace during your time of sorrow.
Rev. Patricia Knight-Brown
Sylvia Harris-Carter
January 6, 2011
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Reginald Ruffin
January 6, 2011
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
January 6, 2011
Vera and Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the lost of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stay prayerful and God will give you strenght to get though this difficult time. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Pamela Smith & Family
Shirley Branch-Ruffin
January 6, 2011
It can be so hard to face the new year without your loved one, but the love of family and friends can carry you through.
Bernita King
January 6, 2011
Johnnie & Pat:
I am sorry to hear about the loss of your love one. You are in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to give you the strength and courage to carry on.
Bernita A King (Carson, Va)
Delcie Webb
January 5, 2011
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Sylvia Tomlin
January 5, 2011
Vera and Family,
I would like to offer my deepest condolences and sympathy to you and your family. I am so sorry for your loss.
If there is anything and I mean anything that I can do, please let me know.
I realize that this is a great loss for you and your family, but your Mother is in a much better place. Your Mother has no more pain and suffering. She is at peace.
Lean on him and he will sustain you.
God Bless you and your Family.
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