Elaine Sharpe Edwards
June 12, 1944 ~ December 21, 2022
ROCKY MOUNT – Elaine Sharpe Edwards, age 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 21, 2022. Born in Edgecombe County, NC on June 12, 1944, she was the daughter of the late James Alexander Sharpe and Ruby Pearl Roberson Sharpe. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Larry Delano Edwards, Sr.
Elaine worked at Compass Electric and Phillip Fibers as a machine operator. She enjoyed reading her bible, working in her yard, above all, her most cherished memories will be those spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Elaine loved shopping and animals. She will be deeply missed. Elaine made a difference in the life of everyone who knew her.
Elaine is survived by her son, Larry Delano “L.D.” Edwards, Jr.; her daughter, Glenda Edwards Wells (Ed Winchester); her grandchildren, Kristy Barnes and fiancé, Russell Williams, of Rocky Mount and Alex Edwards and wife, Allison, of Snow Hill; her great-grandchildren, Walker Courtlon Edwards, Nevaeh Marie Williams, Tristen Isaac Hackney, Chaynce Lamont Williams, and Russell “Jay-R” Williams; and her canine companion, Maggie.
A Funeral Service to celebrate Elaine’s life will be held on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Pastor Jackie Raper officiating. Burial will follow the service at Pineview Cemetery. The family will receive friends and relatives on Monday, December 26, 2022, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made in Elaine’s memory to First Free Will Baptist Church, PO Box 483, Rocky Mount, NC 27803.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
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I know one taking this so hard my heart just break for her prayer to the family
Glenda, I am very sorry for the loss of your Mother. Any time we lose our loved ones it is bad, but it is especially bad when it is near the holidays. I share your pain on both accounts. If there is anything I can do for you, please call me. You know I am here for you, and I am always willing to listen and give you a shoulder to cry on. May God grant you peace, comfort, and strength when you need them most. A butterfly for her as she starts her new journey in Heaven and one for you as you start your new journey with her by your every move. Take care and God bless. Text me, I have the same number. I did not remember her working at Phillips but yet she looked very familiar to me. We can meet for a chat and an ice tea.
Love,
Cheryl Landin