Mrs. Grace Gilmore Edwards, 97 of Fayetteville, NC, transitioned at Highland House Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Fayetteville on January 25, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 12 noon at Rockfish Memorial Park, 4017 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC with Reverend Kelvin Barnes officiating. Public viewing in Wilson will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, a public viewing will be held at Central & Worley Mortuary, 219 East Third Street in Lumberton, NC from 1-4 p.m. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. in Wilson and in Lumberton. The family will assemble at 11:45 at Rockfish Cemetery for the service. Direct condolences to edwardscares.com. Professional and personal services are entrusted to Edwards Funeral Home, Inc. 805 Nash Street East in Wilson, NC.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the G.G. Edwards Scholarship Fund at Gray's Creek Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 526, Hope Mills, NC 28348.

Out of love and respect for the family and in accordance with CDC guidelines, MASKS and SOCIAL DISTANCING are required at all times and at all venues. Please be reminded of the limitations on gathering size.