Frances Wheeler Edwards

Frances Wheeler Edwards- 97, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019. Frances found love in sewing, crocheting, cooking, needlework, canning and traveling. She also enjoyed her time as a member of Kempsville Women's Club, and as a member of her church circle. Frances was employed for over 30 years by the Department of the Navy, Commandant 5th Naval District, NOB, Norfolk.

Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Julius E. Edwards, Sr. and her sister Billie Eatmon. Left to cherish her memory are her three children: J. Ernee Edwards, Jr., Jane Edwards Wall, and Jim Edwards (Laurie); her six grandchildren: Jay, Mike, Mark, Christy, Nathan, and Elizabeth; her seven great-grandchildren, her niece: Diane Gwin (Jimmy), and many friends and extended family.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 21, from 6 to 8 PM at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 6329 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, February 22, at 11 AM at Westminster Canterbury, 3100 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.woodlawnnorfolk,com. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to Providence Presbyterian Church.