Dorothy Edwards

Dorothy Jane Puckett Edwards, 89, Mooresville, died peacefully August 16, 2015, in Miller’s Merry Manor, Mooresville. Mrs. Edwards was born January 18, 1926, in Indianapolis, to the late Curtis H. and Mary Alene (Scott) Puckett.

She graduated from Thomas Car Howe High School in 1944. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Mrs. Edwards was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Martinsville and Life Member of the United Methodist Women. She had also been a member of the Women’s Department Club in Martinsville. She was an active volunteer and enjoyed her time spent as an admissions volunteer at Winona Hospital and in the gift shop at the Morgan County Hospital. She was also involved with Meals on Wheels and the Morgan County Public Library.

Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Guy Thomas Edwards; son, Thomas Neil Edwards.

Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Jane Edwards Kanaby (Randy) of Mooresville; daughter-in-law, Monica Edwards of Greencastle; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren.

Friends and family will gather to celebrate the life of Dorothy Edwards on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, 10 to 11 a.m., in the chapel at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. Pastor Mark Suter will officiate the 11 a.m. funeral service. Burial will be in Nebo Memorial Park, Martinsville. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis Hospice House (envelopes will be available at the funeral home). Visit www.CarlisleBranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.