Barbara Ann Garner Edwards, age 71, of Brierfield, passed away on June 21, 2018. For the past 30 years, she was the smiling face of Edwards Diesel. She was a member of Ashby Baptist Church. She was a true woman of God, loved singing, loved her grandchildren, and sending birthday cards. She was “Emama” and “Aunt Bob” to so many more than just her own family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul and Elizabeth Rice Garner; and brother, Joe Garner. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Ken Edwards; children, Lesslie Edwards, Jason Edwards (Tracy), Heath Edwards (Angela), and Keith Edwards; grandchildren, Addie, Pate, Colby, Taylor, Kinley, Tucker, Laney, Braden and Caleb; siblings, Charity Ann Garner, Carol Holcomb, Judy Hyde (Wayne) and Mike Garner (Becky); numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and untold “adopted” little ones to big ones.
Her funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 2:30 PM at Ashby Baptist Church in Brierfield, with visitation beginning at 1:30 PM. Dennis Horton, Kenny Hatcher and Shannon Allen will officiate. Burial will follow at Community Baptist Church Cemetery.
“If you don’t see me down here, just come on up to Sweet Glory. I’ll be waiting up there.” –Barbara A. Edwards (Emama, Meme, Aunt Bob)
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