Betty Jo Edwards
July 20, 1926 ~ December 13, 2019
Born in:
Asheville, NC
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailBetty Jo Kiser Edwards, 93, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019, at the Western North Carolina Baptist Retirement Home.
Born in Asheville, Mrs. Edwards was a daughter of the late MacDonald and Lois Ledford Kiser, and she was married for 63 years to William B. Edwards who died in 2010.
She attended Secretarial/Business school and worked as bookkeeper with her husband in the family business, Edwards Equipment Company. She enjoyed gardening, travelling and especially her church related activities. She was a charter member of Grace Baptist Church where she enjoyed singing in the choir and serving as Sunday school teacher.
Surviving are her sons, Ronny Edwards (Diana), Larry Edwards (Yvonne) and Tim Edwards (Margie); grandchildren, Matt Edwards (Glenda), Brad Edwards, Lauren Hedden (Jack), Josh Edwards (Angie) and Dan Edwards (Danielle), and ten great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home. The Reverends Steve Ackerman and Richard Baird will officiate.
The family will receive friends immediately following the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the WNC Baptist Retirement Home, 213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28806, or to Grace Baptist Church, 718 Haywood Road, Asheville, NC 28806.
Services
Memorial Service: December 17, 2019 4:00 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Visitation: December 17, 2019 4:30 pm
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
Sending you guys much love and hugs!
Grace, peace, comfort, and love to the Edwards family. Praying for you all. We’re so thankful in these moments for the truth and hope of the Gospel.
To all of the family, we are sorry for your loss. Betty Jo was a sweet, kind, most enjoyable person. She was dear to all that knew her. You are in our prayers.
Ronnie, Larry and Tim and your families, I am sorry for your loss and have each of you in my prayers.
SO SO SORRY for your loss, we are praying for you during this time.
Do not forget the wonderful and happy times she had with all of you during this short stay in this world,the memories are forever.
A truly sweet spirit. I still have the beautiful blue angel pin she gave 20 Christmas’ ago. She has been missed since she was unable to sing with the choir and attend church. Praying through this time with you.
Dianna and Eddie Wyatt
Keeping you all in our hearts and prayers. Hugs.
Condolences from my family to the Edwards. May your pain go quickly and your wonderful memories last forever.
Getting to know BJ was a joy. She was with grace and a loving person. She will be truly missed.
Sending love and sympathy to Betty Jo’s friends and family. She was a wonderful friend and loved us all well! Miss her beautiful smile and voice in the Grace Baptist choir.
Prayers for all of you for comfort and peace.
Vick and Elsie Whitley
My heartfelt condolences to the family in the loss of their mother and grandmother. Love and prayers to all of you!