Givens Obituaries

In Loving Memory of

Elsie Surber Edwards

Ms. Edwards , of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Pearisburg, Va. was born March 23, 1916 and died Oct 10, 2009. She retired as Purchasing Agent for Giles Memorial Hospital after 20 years of service .Elsie and husband, Stuart, moved to Charlotte in 1998 and resided at Merrywood on Park Road. After 61 years of marriage Stuart died in 2003, and Elsie continued living a fruitful Christian life. She served as one of Merrywood’s Ambassadors, and was leader of the weekly Vesper service, as well as teaching her beloved Sunday School class at Mouzon United Methodist.

Ms. Edwards’ Sunday School teaching included over 35 years at First United Methodist Church in Pearisburg, Va., where she founded "The Willing Workers" class.

Elsie’s voice mail stated: "This is the day that the Lord has made" Even a phone call to her could lift a person’s spirits.

A funeral service is scheduled for 11:00 Sat, Oct. 17 at Birchlawn Abbey in Pearisburg,Va. A Memorial Service will be held at Merrywood on Park Road in Charlotte Sunday Oct. 18 at 5:00 pm.

Elsie Edwards is survived by daughter Beth and her husband Wes Argabrite of Charlotte, NC.,son Charles Edwards and his wife Nancy of Palmyra, Va., Grandchildren: Jason Edwards, Anna Edwards and Tresa Wilhelm. Great-grandchildren: Bryce Edwards, Logan Wilhelm and Peyton Wilhelm.

Condolences may be entered at WWW.givensfuneralhome.com Memorials may be made to The American Diabetes Association, PO Box 11454 , Alexandria, Va. 22312 or First United Methodist Church,1101 Valley View Dr, Pearisburg, Va. 24134 or Mouzon United Methodist Church, 3100 Selwyn Ave., Charlotte, NC. 28209

"May the soul of Elsie and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercies of God, rest in Peace.

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