Martha Lou Ellis Edwards, 80, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2016. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm, Friday, September 23, 2016 at the Way of Life Church in Clayton with Inurnment to follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park Mausoleum. She is survived by her daughters, JoAnn Bledsoe Edwards and husband Ricky of Garner, Wanda Bledsoe Adams and husband Dwight of Clayton; and son, Lyn Bledsoe of Clayton; stepchildren; Jackie Austin and husband Warren of Clayton, Donna Edwards of Coats, Tommy Edwards and wife Luanna of Raleigh, and Andrew J. Edwards Jr. and wife Pam of Raleigh; sister, Judy Jeffries of Garner. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00pm at the church. Online condolences may be made to the Edwards family at www.mclaurinatpinecrest.com. Arrangements are with McLaurin Funeral Home in Clayton.
