Phyllis Gail Edwards

Obituary: Phyllis Gail Edwards, of Kannapolis passed away on Monday, January 10th, 2011 at Tucker Hospice House surrounded by her family. Phyllis, born on January 15, 1941 was the daughter of the lateNallie and Bessie Combs Austin, and was the second of four children. Her husband of 47 years, Ken Edwards, preceded her in death in 2006. She was also preceded in death by her son Chris Edwards and by her older brother Jimmy Austin. She is survived by her children Kennette Yates and husband Graden, Brent Edwards and wife Kris, and Lynn Edwards and wife Ashlyn. Phyllis was the proud grandmother of Christopher Harold, Charlotte Harold, Kenneth Yates, Keri Yates, Kameron Yates, Noah Yates, Lindsey Edwards, Ryan Edwards, Rinnah Edwards, Weston Edwards, and Ayden Edwards. She is also survived by her brother Jerry Austin and her sister Patsy Ajala. Throughout her life, Phyllis paralleled the Proverbs 31 woman. She was a Godly wife that did her husband's heart good all the days of her life. He safely trusted in her. She was never known to be idle; whether it was taking care of her house, her children, her animals, or her garden. Her candle did not go out by night. The many hours of garden work and canning always benefited friends, church, and family. All who knew her were blessed by her wisdom and kindness. Her children, grandchildren will rise and call her blessed for the heritage that she leaves them. She also had a great love for her church, Kannapolis West A Church of God. She was a faithful and serving member for 50 years. She was a Sunday School teacher and blessed many each week with her gift of song or as an invaluable member of the choir. Her greatest love was the love she had for Jesus Christ. Her desire to please and exemplify Him was evident in every area of her life. "Favor is deceitful and beauty is vain; but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised" Proverbs 31:30. Visitation will be held at Kannapolis West A Church of God on Friday, January 14th from 5:00-7:00 PMwith the service following afterward at 7:00. Entombment will be at Carolina Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Kannapolis West A Church of God Choir, 2211 West A Street, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
Visitation: 5-7:00 p.m., Friday at West AStreet Church of God.

Service: 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at West A Street Church of God.

Interment: Entombment will be at Carolina Mem. Park Mausoleum.