Sylvia Green Edwards, 78, of Raleigh passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021, at home with her family.
A graveside service was held at 1 p.m. on Friday, January 29, 2021, at Collins Grove Cemetery with the Rev. Douglas Currin officiating.
She was born in Columbus County on July 18, 1942, to the late Johnnie Franklin and Alice Thompson Green. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Thomas Edwards and sisters, Joyce Lookabill and Elizabeth Blackwell. Sylvia retired after 40-years with N.C.S.U. as an Administrative Assistant for the N.C. Cooperative Extension. She has attended St. John’s Baptist Church in Raleigh.
Sylvia is survived by her son, Rev. Michael Edwards of Sanford; her daughter, Melissa Edwards of Sanford; a brother, Lester Green of Shalotte; and four grandchildren.
Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com.