Edwards, Leota Miller

Passed: 2002-11-24

Age: 81

Source: Ravenswood News

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 2002-11-27

Information: Leota Miller Edwards, 81, of Ripley, departed this life Sunday, November 24, 2002, at the home of her sister, Virginia Hess, following an extended illness.  She was born May 1, 1921, in Leon, a daughter of the late Hollie F. and Elzina Cain Miller.  She was a former employee of Union Carbide of Charleston, and was a member of the Ripley Tabernacle Church.  Survivors include a stepson, Daryl Edwards, of Winfield; stepdaughter, Doris Jean Hudson of Davis Creek; sisters, Virginia Hess of Leon, and Evelyn Bellamy of St. Albans; brother, Frank Miller, of Mount Alto; and several nieces and nephews.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Seymour Edwards; five sisters; and three brothers.  Funeral services will be held today (Wednesday, November 27) at 1 p.m. at Casto Funeral Home in Evans, with the Rev. Jasper Herdman and Pastor Mark Siers officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery, Flatrock WV.