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Judith Edwards

February 24, 1950 ~ February 1, 2023

ROCKY MOUNT – Judith Edwards, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on February 24, 1950, she was the daughter of the late George Edwards and Mary Edwards. She was also preceded in death by her brother, David Edwards. Judith grew up in the Rocky Mount area and graduated from Rocky Mount Senior High School. After school she moved to Raleigh and graduated from Hardbarger Junior Business College, then worked for many years at Occidental Life Insurance Company. Judith later moved to Columbia, South Carolina where she was the risk manager for the City of Columbia. Judith enjoyed watching Nascar. She loved the Tarheels and watched as many of their games as she could. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Judith loved going on beach vacations and spending holidays with her sister Sandra and her family. She enjoyed the time she spent visiting with her other sister Betsy and her family who would bring her handmade blankets and Tarheel items. Judith spent fourteen years at Rocky Mount Rehab, where she made many friends that she cared for dearly. She will be deeply missed. She made a difference in the life of everyone who knew her, and she leaves behind a tremendous legacy of life, love, and laughter. Judith is survived by her sisters, Sandra Cary and husband Stephen, of Rocky Mount, and Betsy Simpson of Ohio; her sister-in-law, Wanda McKeever of South Carolina; many nieces and nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Bruce Brumfield officiating. Visitation with the family will be from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM prior to the service in the parlor of Johnson Funeral Home. Arrangements entrusted to Johnson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 661 English Road, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.johnsonfuneralsandcremations.com.

 

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  1. I graduated with Judy. We were in the RMSHS Class of 1968. Judy had the best laugh. Prayers are being lifted for Judy and her family.


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