Marlene Edwards

Mrs. Marlene Newton Edwards passed away at her home Wednesday, November 2, 2022.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Saturday at Wilkinson Funeral Home Chapel officiated by Rev. Michael Farley. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:30 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Marlene was born July 28, 1938 in Concord to the late James Furr Newton and Ethel Doxie Whitted Newton. She was also preceded in death by husband Martin L. Edwards, and sons Richard, Terry, Bill, and Chris. Marlene was retired from NorthEast Medical Center supply office and was a member of West Concord Baptist Church.

Marlene is survived by daughter Cynthia E. Furr, and son Lanny J. Edwards, both of Concord; grandchildren Katie Cochran, and Jeremy Edwards; 2 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild.

Memorials may be made to West Concord Baptist Church, 225 Warren C. Coleman Blvd. SW, Concord, NC 28027.