Adelaide C. Edwards Obituary (1921 - 2016)

Adelaide Cooper Edwards, 94, of Richmond, Virginia, passed away peacefully at Lucy Corr Village, with her granddaughter, Rashanda I. Payne at her bedside. She was preceded in death by her parents, James A. and Dahlia H. Bell, siblings, Florence B. Ross and Evelyn B. Smith; brothers-in-law, Leonard Eggleston, Edwin Ross and nephew, Morris Ross. She is survived by her devoted son and daughter-in-law, Stanley Lee, Jr. and Vernette C. Payne; one devoted sister, Beatrice B. Eggleston; one devoted, brother, James W. "Peter" Bell; three granddaughters, Aleta P. McClenny (Neal), among them devoted, Rashanda I. and Natasha M. Payne, nine great grandchildren, a host of devoted nieces, nephews, cousins, other devoted relatives and friends. Adelaide retired from the City of Richmond School System and enjoyed retirement until her health declined at 90 years young. During her illness, Adelaide faced many challenges with determination to conquer them all. She knew her family loved her and was finally able to submit to the fact that her days here on earth were done. Special thanks to the Staff and Nurses of Lucy Corr Villiage for your love and dedication. She has transitioned to her new heavenly home and now rest in the arms of Jesus. The family will receive family and friends on Wednesday, September 21, from 11:00a.m to time of the funeral at 12:00Noon, Mimms Funeral Home, 1827 Hull Street. Rev. Stanley S. Ward, Sr., Associate Pastor, St. James Baptist Church, Powhatan, VA, officiating and Rev. Joseph Cooper, Eulogist. Online condolences may be left at [email protected] In lieu of flowers, make donations to your favorite charity or church.