Doretha P. Edwards Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Doretha P. Edwards of Waverly, Virginia, whose life came to an end on December 15, 2024 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nora Perry Tate of Waverly, VA. and Willie Turner of Waverly, VA.; her siblings, Ruth Ellis of Waterbury, CT, Blanche Jones of Waverly, VA and Howard Perry of Waverly, VA; her daughter Linda D. Perry of Waverly, VA; and her grandchildren, Lukesha T. Reed, Marcus Perry and Kaliyah Perry.
She is survived by: her significant other Ernest Edwards, Sr.; her children, Brenda Bonner (late Tyrone Harris), Phyllis Buttrom, Phillip Perry, Sr. (Carolyn), Ernestine Allen (Lloyd), Robert Perry (Adele) and Ernest Edwards, Jr. (Delephene) of Petersburg, VA; her friends, Tracy Gilchrist, Maureen Drew and Deloris Bailey; her cousins, Barbara Ann Gray and James Leroy Green; and her brothers-in-law, Thurman Jones (Alisha) and Walter H. Jones, Jr.. She is also survived by twelve grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren.
Viewing was held on Saturday, December 28th 2024 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc. (102 South Ave, Petersburg, VA 23803-4220). A funeral service was held on Sunday, December 29th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Sharon Apostolic Church (438 Elm St, Waverly, VA 23890).
