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Gelene Moore Edwards
1931 - 2025
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1931
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2025
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Gelene Edwards Obituary
November 3, 1931 - October 6, 2025
Gelene Moore Edwards, 93, of Kingsport, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 6, 2025, at the Johnson City Medical Center.
Gelene was born on November 3, 1931, to the late Ira Steve and Alberta Moore.
Gelene attended Fort Robinson Baptist Church, where she was very active and loved singing in the choir and working in the nursery. She was happiest when working at her church and helping her friends. Many may remember her working at Nettie Lee and Sobel's clothing stores.
In addition to her parents, Gelene was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Ralph Edwards; and 10 brothers and sisters.
Those left to cherish her memory include son, Steven Edwards; daughters, Kim Edwards and Carol Hubbard (Jeff); grandchildren, Blake Dingus (Chloe), Brayden Dingus (Samantha); great-grandchild, Bonnie Ray Dingus; and several nieces and nephews.
The Gelene Edwards family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Wednesday, October 8, 2025, in the chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home.
A funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. with Tim Vaughn officiating.
A graveside service will follow at 3 p.m. at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Chapel Mausoleum.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in Gelene's name, made to the charity of their choice.
To share memories and condolences with the family, please visit www.oakhillfh.com.
The care of Gelene Edwards and her family has been entrusted to the staff of Oak Hill Funeral and Cremation Services.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Dana Warner
Earlier today
I didn´t see that Gelene had passed away until after midnight Wednesday. So sorry to see this and sorry for your loss. I worked with her at Nettie Lee for a few years and was blessed to know her. She was a wonderful person and friend. Her family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Harwood
October 6, 2025
Gelene was always such a sweet person. We had many wonderful times at Nettie Lee. She will be missed.
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