Betty Watkins Edwards

Betty Lou Watkins Edwards, 83, of Moses Glover Rd., Denton, NC passed away on Friday, April 08, 2022 at her residence.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Faith Baptist Church Cemetery conducted by Rev. Freddie Moretz. The family will greet friends from 1:30 until 2:00 at the church.

Betty was born in Davidson County, NC on March 25, 1939 to Albert Watkins and Eva Metcalf Watkins. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church and had worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.  In addition to her patents she was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Edwards; a son, Nicky Brown; brothers, John, Floyd, and Bobby Watkins; sisters, Pearl Metcalf, Mildred Bivens, Marie Huffman, Rebecca Hughes, Pamela Watkins.

She is survived by daughters, Donna Brown of Lexington and Betty Whitt of Denton, son, Tony Combs of Denton; 7 grandchildren, Darla Leonard (James), Crissy Loflin (Scott), Tina Bivens, T.J. Combs, Jackson Parks, Jilliam Parks, and Jaden Parks; 5 great-grandchildren, Grayce Loflin, Aaron Loflin, Jesse Loflin, Payton Leonard, and Xander Leonard; 1 great-great-grandchild, Savannah Helms; and a special niece, Ann Thompson (Jimmy).

Briggs Funeral Home is serving the Edwards family.

Online condolences can be made to the family at www.briggsfuneralhome.com