Emily Jo Mosley Edwards
March 23, 1937 ~ April 13, 2021
ROCKY MOUNT - Emily Jo Mosley Edwards, age 84, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. Born in Nash County, NC on March 23, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Neverson Glocy Mosley and Daisy Mae Wallace Mosley. Jo was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Edwards, her sisters, Ruth Mosley Ryals, Velma Mosley Burnette, Vernell Mosley Fuller, Col. Magnolia Mosley, and Frances Mosley Winstead, and her brothers, Edward Earl Mosley, Grady Glocy Mosely, Donald Ray Mosley, Millard Gene Mosley, and Wallace Calvin Mosley.
Emily Jo attended Coopers High School and graduated from East Carolina University with a degree in education. She had a long and distinguished career as an English teacher in both the Rocky Mount and Nash County School Systems, as well as Rocky Mount Academy, where she also served as Dean of Girls. She also tutored countless students in SAT preparation; many credited her with helping them to gain acceptance into the college of their choice through her diligence. Jo was also an active member of West Haven Presbyterian Church, serving several terms as ruling elder.
Jo was deeply devoted to and greatly enjoyed her family. She is survived by her brother, Wilbur Tommy Mosley and wife, Gloria, of Rocky Mount; sisters-in-law, Juanita Mosley and Joan Mosley; and many loving nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the family is requesting the need for social distancing and wearing of masks due to health concerns faced around our nation at this time.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Jo's name to West Haven Presbyterian Church, 4001 West Haven Blvd., 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.
Visitation
Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services
1130 N. Winstead Ave.
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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Thursday 4/15, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
The family will receive friends and relatives on Thursday, April 15, 2021 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home.
Service
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Friday 4/16, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery.
Cemetery
Pineview Cemetery
761 N. Raleigh Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27801
Friday 4/16, 11:00 am - 11:30 am
A Private Family Graveside Service will be held on Friday, April 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Pineview Cemetery.
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Prayers for the family. Jo Moseley Edwards was one special lady, who will never be forgotten!! Love and hugs to her family.
I am so sorry to hear that Jo has passed. She taught my kids in Sunday school. She was so smart and so beautiful and so STYLISH!! I really thought a lot of her. My deepest sympathy to her family.
I am so sorry to hear of Ms. Mosley-Edwards passing. She was my eight grade language arts teacher and she was an excellent one. She set very high standards and she expected every student to meet them and we did!! She loved her students and she has made a huge differences in hundreds and hundreds of lives. Rest In Peace and thank you for believing in me.
My sincere condolences for the passing of Jo. She was a beloved member of the West Haven church community. She will be missed dearly. May God’s peace be with her and with you during this time of loss. Cordially, Pastor Tyler Williams
Jo was one of my mother’s (Myrt) favorite cousins. When they were together, there was lots of laughter. Much love to her family.
So sorry. Jo was one of a kind and it’s been a pleasure to have known her for a very long time. Knowing her last few years have been a struggle, she will now be at peace. Prayers for the family.
The Mosley family and the Langley family were always neighbors when I was growing up and we were still neighbors for the last 45 years after I married. Jo was a special lady and always made me laugh when she was in my presence. She will be greatly missed by so many people.
I am so sorry to hear of the death of my mentor at Nash Central Jr High. We had some wonderful years teaching teaching English. How can I forget her explaining to me how to diagram sentences. Rest peacefully my friend.
I am so sorry to hear of the death of my mentor at Nash Central Jr High. We had some wonderful years teaching teaching English. How can I forget her explaining to me how to diagram sentences. Rest peacefully my friend.
I am so sorry to hear of the death of my mentor at Nash Central Jr High. We had some wonderful years teaching teaching English. How can I forget her explaining to me how to diagram sentences. Rest peacefully my friend.
M’s. Moseley taught me English in the 1960s at Wilson Jr High. I will never forget her. She made me feel like I could do whatever I wanted, yet her standards were high and uncompromising. She was strong but warm. What a special lady!
So sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Edwards. She taught me 8th grade English at Nash Central. I will never forget learning to diagram sentences in her class. She loved her coffee and I never saw her without her lipstick. My prayers to her family. Rest in peace Mrs. Edwards.
Mrs. Mosley was my 8th grade English teacher at George R. Edwards Junior High. I learned so much from her, and it has stayed with me a lifetime… Thank you, Mrs. Mosley for the great English foundation! Will never forget! May you find peace and joy in your Heavenly home. Sally