Mrs. Edwards was born on January 1, 1914 to Alexander and Mary Ryall. She was a dedicated member of Temple Baptist Church and was retired from Signal Knitting Mills as a Supervisor.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jeptha Edwards, second husband, Alvis Culver; her parents; nine siblings; and son-in-law, James Cloud.
Surviving are her daughter, Joyce Cloud; grandchildren, Charlotte Cloud, Lamar (Jean) Cloud; great-granddaughter, Lori Dotson; sister, Dee Parker; step-children, Jeri Brahms, Gary Culver, Sue (Gene) Nolan, Reba (Doyle) McCormack and Sandra (Rick) Napier; several step-grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 4 to 8 PM on Thursday and 12 Noon to 1 PM on Friday at the funeral home.
Funeral Services will be at 1 PM on Friday, December 7, 2012 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 3204 Clio Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37407-1744 or Summit View Assisted Living, 825 Runyan Drive, Chattanooga, TN 37405.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist. 404 S. Moore Road, East Ridge, TN 37412.