Leora Avenell Edwards Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Leora Avenell Edwards of Tupelo, Mississippi, who passed away on April 17, 2025 at the age of 91. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Leora Avenell Edwards to pay them a last tribute.
In the vast expanse of eternity, Leora Avenell shall find rest, cradled in the arms of everlasting peace. And as we bid Leora Avenell farewell, her loved ones carry with them the precious gift of her memory, a beacon of hope guiding them through the shadows of sorrow towards the light of a new dawn.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lawrence Edwards and Fannie Edwards of Palmetto, MS.. She is survived by: her children, Terrell C. Edwards, Ruthlyn E. Partlow (Walter Jr.) and Florence R. Terry of Tupelo, MS.; her brother Obie (Edwards); and her grandchildren, Marcus D. Rogers, Tory D. Edwards, Amber C. Terry (Randy), Alexis Goree Wilkins (Ryan) and Aftan Goree of Tupelo, MS..
Viewing was held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Palmetto C. M. E. Church. A celebration of life was held on Saturday, April 26th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
