Beverly Ann Dean Edwards

1941 - 2013

Beverly Ann Dean Edwards obituary, 1941-2013, RICHMOND, VA

BORN

1941

DIED

2013

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Nelsen Funeral Home - Richmond

4650 South Laburnum Avenue

Richmond, Virginia

Beverly Edwards Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 24, 2013.

Edwards, Mrs. Beverly Ann Dean, of Quinton, Va, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Ernest C. Edwards; and her parents, William E. and Bessie Dean. She is survived by her sisters, Audrey Knight and Freda Atkins; brother, Buddy Dean; children, Betty Donovan, Judy Moncure (Mark) and Charlie Edwards (Denise); seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews. A special thanks goes out to Medi Hospice and the aids whom helped with her care. Memorial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen foundation, 5005 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75244. Her smile will be forever in our thoughts. Online condolences may be made at www.nelsenrichmond.com.

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July 27, 2013

To the entire family of Ann Edwards,

The seed becomes the flower, the flower spreads the seed, and life begins and ends with the wind.
While all things including times of grief pass, may your family and friends remain at your sides to comfort you all. Please call on us.
Our deepest Sympathy goes out to all of you; we love all you guys.
Melvin & Karen Knight

July 26, 2013

The Virginia Cancer Institute will truly miss Mrs. Edwards. Our thoughts go out to her family. - Christy Gibson-Anthony

July 25, 2013

Dear Betty and Elizabeth,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother and Grandmother. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. Our prayer is that God will grant you courage and peace as you go through this difficult time. Hold on to all of those wonderful memories that you have. I am certain they will bring a smile.

Sincerely,

Roger Gallahan

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