Sandra Bowers Edwards, 66, of Siler City died on Monday, June 7, 2021, at her home in Siler City.
Mrs. Edwards was born in Pinehurst on February 6, 1955, the daughter of Coy Martin Bowers and Margaret Bracey Bowers. Sandra attended Jordan-Matthews High School, graduating in 1973. She spent her working years working at the Chatham County Group Home and with the handicapped class at Jordan-Matthews. Sandra loved to spend time outside tending to her garden; she loved flowers. You could find her in the kitchen cooking a delicious meal for her family. She did all she could to spoil her grandchildren and great-granddaughter. In her free time, she enjoyed being outside fishing. Sandra loved animals. Sandra was a big sports fan and sports team coach for several different teams. In addition to her father, Sandra is preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Edwards.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Barry Edwards; daughters, Brandy Edwards of Siler City and Megan Gilliland and husband Jason of Goldston; mother, Margaret Bracey Bowers of Siler City; sister, Donna E. Jordan of Asheboro; brothers, Mike Bowers and wife DeeAnn of Siler City, and Nelson Bowers and wife Sharon of Pittsboro; grandchildren, Hunter and Skylar Edwards, Jaggar, Jayston and Jake Gilliland; and great-granddaughter, Hope Edwards.
Sandra laid in repose on Thursday, June 10, 2021, from 1 to 5 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City. The family received friends other times at the home of her mother, Margaret Bowers. A graveside service was held Friday, June 11, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Chatham Memorial Park, 13260 Hwy. 64 West, Siler City, with Roger Edwards officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Chatham County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 610, Pittsboro, N.C. 27312 or to the Chatham County Group Home, 217 E. Beaver St., Siler City, N.C. 27344.
Smith & Buckner is assisting the Edwards family.
Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com .