Edith Parker Artis, 85, of 1700 Lane Street Wilson, NC died January 13,2013 at Wilson Medical Center. The funeral will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am at L.N. Forbes OFW Baptist Tabernacle 1800 Lane Street with Rev. Anthony Worrells officiating. Interment will follow in Rest Haven Cemetery. Public viewing will be held from 3 to 5 pm on Friday at the funeral home and from 7:00 to 8:00 pm at St. Delight FWB church, Walstonburg, NC with the family meeting and greeting friends.The funeral procession will depart the residence at 10:00 am. on Saturday. Professional and personal services are entrusted to EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME 805 E. Nash Street Wilson, NC. Condolences may be directed to edwardscares.com