Alice Sprinkle Edwards age 76 was born to Alvin Fulp and Maggie McCullough Sprinkle on January 29, 1942 in Forsyth County.  Gracefully and peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at UNC Rex Medical Center Alice accepted her call from the Lord.  Alice was educated in the Forsyth County School System. She graduated from Carver High School in 1960.  Not seeing the vision at the time, Alice entered into the workforce at R J Reynolds for 4 weeks.  Her father had her laid off. Her family knowing she had far better potential guided her to enroll in Winston Salem Teacher's College (WSSU).  Alice went on to graduate from this institution of higher learning in 1964.  Alice accepted her first teaching position in Wilson County from Carl Hines at B. O. Barnes Elementary School. In 1965 she began teaching at Elvie Street Elementary School. Upon desegregation of Wilson City/Wilson County Schools Alice began her 18 year tenure at Vinson Bynum School.  In 1988 Alice continued her teaching career at Forest Hills Middle School until she retired in 1999.  Having the expertise of a veteran educator she continue to teach for the next five years in Wilson County. Completing her tenure of 40 years as an educator in Wilson County she finally retired in 2004.

In the spring semester of 1961 Alice pledge Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated on the campus of Winston Salem Teacher's College (WSSU). Upon her arrival in Wilson County she became an active soror of Wilson Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated. As years went by, Alice served as Vice President several times of this Chapter. She was christened at Golden AME Zion Church in Winston Salem, North Carolina.  In 1996 Alice, became a faithful member of St. John AME Zion Church under the Revered Murray Edwards.  Alice served on several boards and auxiliaries which includes Stewardess Board, Kitchen Committee, Missionary Society, Home Missionary Board, Unity Choir, President and Treasurer St. John CDC Board. She also served as president of the Floral Committee. Alice served as a Cape Fear Conference Delegate. She was the treasurer of the NC Retired School Personnel of Wilson County Chapter.

Alice was united in Holy Matrimony for 42 years to Joseph Edwards whom preceded her death. To this union, three children were born; Stacey, Joseph (Jody) and Ramona.  Alice was a loving grandmother of three grandchildren, Maya Edwards whom she reared, Kameron Edwards, Jameson Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her parents and sister Rachel Sheff.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory her children, Stacey Edwards of the home, Joseph M. Edwards of Raleigh, NC and Ramona Edwards Taylor of Wilson, NC;  Her grandchildren, Maya Edwards of the home, Kameron Edwards of Garner NC and Jameson Taylor of the home;  one sister- in- law, Rosa Harris of Wilson NC, one brother- in- law, Henry Edwards of Coatesville, PA; one cousin, Myrdis Sprinkle of Rural Hall, NC; a special friend, Peggy Barnes of Greensboro, NC; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. at St. John AME Zion Church, 119 N Pender St. in Wilson, NC with Dr. Michael S. Bell officiating. Burial will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 from 3-7 at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. The family will assemble at 12:00 noon on Wednesday at the residence for procession to the church. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC.