of Conway, AR
May 18, 1917 - May 13, 2006
Virginia Morris Edwards, age 88, of Conway died Saturday, May 13th, 2006. She was born in Buckhorn, Arkansas, May 18th, 1917 to the late Robert W. and Rosa Lea Maines Morris. She was preceded in death by her sister: Claudine M. Johnson, grandson: Kevin Edwards and the father of her children: Charles B. Edwards. Mrs. Edwards was a remarkable woman, mother, and friend. She taught herself to play the piano by ear, never learning to read a note of music and playing the piano for the Conway First Baptist Church. Later in life she and her daughter Sue went to nursing homes and various facilities to entertain the residents, Virginia playing the piano and Sue on the accordion. The adventuresome side of Mrs. Edwards is reflected in the coast to coast trips she and her husband Charles took on a motorcycle in the 1930's seeing what our nation had to offer from the Worlds Fair to Yellowstone and Yosemite National Parks before children and businesses consumed their lives. Virginia was later employed by UCA for many years before her retirement as the Switchboard operator of the university and also penned a collection of her thoughts entitled, "Welcome To My Life".
She is survived by her three children: Frank Edwards and wife Liz of Argyle, Texas; Robert Edwards and wife Karen of Conway; and Sue Markman of Springdale; by her nine grandchildren: Kimberly Pool of Vilonia, Chris Edwards of Carrollton, Texas, Lauren and Claire Edwards of Argyle, Texas; Bob Edwards and wife Sherry, Laura Cato and husband Paul, Anna Edwards (all of Conway), Dr. Clint Edwards and wife Angie of Jonesboro, and Shawn Markman of Springdale; and six great-grandchildren: Haley Pool, Rob and Ryan Edwards, Abby and Adam Edwards, and Emily Cato.
Graveside services are Thursday, 1:00 pm, May 18th, at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock officiated by Rev. John Greer. Visitation will be from 6-8 pm Wednesday at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Conway (501.327.7727).
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Richard & Fran Robinson
Sunday, October 28, 2007
I was saddened to hear of Mrs. Edward's passing. She was wonderful to visit with. She was at Trillium Park when Richard's parents were residents there. Truly an amazing woman! Deepest sympathies to the family. Mrs. Edwards is safe and she is home.
mary beth spellman
Thursday, May 25, 2006
my dear cousins, my heart aches for the loss of your mother. i have such wonderful memories of her and all of you. i am sad i lost touch with all of you. i think of you all often and still love you very much. your mother lived a long wonderful life, full of life at it's fullest. i pray that you all get along well, with all the great times deep within your heart. i pray that things are going well for each one of you and your families. take care. i love you all, mary beth
Rhea Foster
Thursday, May 25, 2006
I have so many wonderful memories of summertime in Conway and my Aunt Virginia. A long time ago, now, but seems only a moment. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Frank, Robert and Sue. I think about you all often, about those "golden years" in our pasts. Love, Rhea
Janey Foster Hollingsworth
Wednesday, May 24, 2006
Dear Frank, Robert and Sue - too many years since we've seen each other face to face! So sorry for your loss! While Mom and Dad ( Martha and Alton Foster) were living in Bella Vista, they told me that Virginia and Sue were in Springdale? They were glad they had the chance to see them ! Mom has been gone for 13 years this July, and Dad has been gone for 4 years this past January! Rhea, Mary Beth, Lowry, and possibly Jim and I will be in Little Rock, June 24th for Lowry's youngest daughters wedding! Any chance of getting together with any of you? We'd love to catch up! Janey Foster Hollingsworth
John and Lulu Thompson
Thursday, May 18, 2006
Our deepest sympathy. John and Lulu
Christine Stephens
Wednesday, May 17, 2006
I just want to let whoever reads this know that Virginia will always be in my heart as well as in my prayers!
Tammy Morrison
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Robert and all, I just wanted to say that I really enjoyed your Mom and the poems that she would recite from time to time; she was an wonderful lady. My mom, Truman Garrison, is in St. Andrews and Mom met Mrs. Edwards and they would visit from time to time. Your mom left a mark on my life even the short time that I knew her. My God help you all through this hard time. Tammy Morrison
Jo Ann Roth Cooper
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
Frank, Robert and Sue, I was so sorry to read of your mother's death in the paper this morning. I was also surprised that I had a cousin living in Jonesboro. We moved to Cabot in April and have been real busy trying to get house in order. I will see you on Wednesday night as I have to be in Jonesboro for a coffee that is being given for me on Thursday. Love, Jo Ann