Doris Pittman Edwards, 88, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on October 16, 2020, at Gordon Hospice House. She was born February 5, 1932 in Marion, N.C., the daughter of the late Fate Pittman and Maude Parker Pittman. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Ray Pittman, and daughter-in-Law, Linda Edwards.
Doris taught ceramics for a number of years and enjoyed all types of crafts like sewing and needle point. She was a lady of faith, loved her church family and was a member of Western Avenue Baptist Church. Most of all, she was devoted to her family and cherished time with her beloved grandchildren.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 71 years, Palmer Edwards Jr. of the home; sons, Roger Edwards and wife Charla of High Point, N.C., and Jeffrey Edwards and wife Jane of Amelia, Va; grandchildren, Kyle Edwards and Ryan Edwards (Sydney); brothers, George Pittman (Linda) and Dean Pittman (Judy); and numerous other loving family and friends.
A private service will be held on a later date.
Memorials may be made to Western Avenue Baptist Church of Statesville, N.C.
Nicholson Funeral Home is assisting the family.
It was such a shock to see this about Doris. I’ve known her and the family my whole life and she was a great friend to my mother. To Palmer, Roger, Jeff and everyone I send my prayers and best wishes.