Couple Celebrates 60th Anniversary


Published/Last Modified on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 10:53 AM EST

Wallace and Mary Edwards celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, Dec. 24. The couple was joined together in matrimony on Dec. 24, 1948, in Emporia, Va., by Pastor H.B. Jennings.

Mr. and Mrs. Wallace G. Edwards


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The couple has two daughters, Jane Butler and her husband, Frankie, and Connie Bryant and her husband, Steve; and one son, Ray Edwards and his wife, Kim. The couple treasures the memory of their deceased son, Wallace Wayne Edwards. They have five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren with the eighth due March 2009.

Mr. Edwards retired after 27 years with Signal Delivery. Mr. and Mrs. Edwards retired after 14 years from the Roanoke Rapids City school system. Mr. Edwards drove the special needs bus while Mrs. Edwards monitored the special needs children.

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    Robin Goodman wrote on Jan 2, 2009 2:36 PM:

    " Dear Mary and Wallace,
    It is wonderful to read that you two are well and happy together! Congratulations to you both, 60 years is something to be happy and proud about! What a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas Eve. I wish you and your family the best this new year and pray for many more beautiful memories for you all. God bless the newest addition to your growing family tree! My dad,(Gilbert), will be glad to hear the good news as well.
    With Love from Georgia,
    Robin Edwards Goodman "

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