Velva Edwards

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Mrs. Velva Edwards Ramsey, age 88 of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at her residence, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 8, 1927 in Yancey County, she was the daughter of the late Braskie and Lula Elizabeth Tolly Edwards. Velva was a faithful member of Zion Hill Baptist Church and was known and loved for her tremendous faith. She had an immeasurable impact on her entire family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Ramsey, a brother, Ray Edwards and a grandson, Anthony Yates.

Those remaining to cherish her memory are children, Johnny Yates (Phoebe) of Johnson City, TN, Mike Ramsey, Linda Parker (Leonard), Diane Ray (Jack), Benny Ramsey (Carol) and Terry Ramsey (Kathy), all of Marion; siblings, Lora Adkins (Raymond), S.J. Edwards (Edith), both of Marion, Estell Edwards (Charlotte) of Alta Pass, Coy Edwards (Joyce), Harmon Edwards (Jean) and Floyd Edwards (Cora), all of Erwin, TN. Twelve grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren and a special friend and cousin, Carolyn Ledford also survive.

A funeral service in honor of Velva's life will be held on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Zion Hill Baptist Church with the Revs. Dr. Tom Walker, Robert Vance and Matt Mills officiating. Burial will follow in Zion Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., prior to the service at the church.

Braskie married Lula Tolley about 1924 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Lula (daughter of Sanders J. Tolley and Lina Howell) was born about 1898 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Linville married Emiley Honeycutt on 11 Oct 1893 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Emiley (daughter of Thomas Honeycutt and Malissa Hensley) was born on 28 Jul 1874 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 30 Apr 1958 in McDowell County, , , North Carolina; was buried in Mountain Dale Baptist Church Cemetery, , Unicoi County, Tennessee. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sanders married Lina Howell on 3 Mar 1892 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Lina was born on 3 Mar 1874 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; died on 20 Mar 1968 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina; was buried in Howell Cemetery, , Yancey County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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1900 Yancey County, NC Census
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Household 193
Skelton Edwards Feb 1851 49 NC NC NC
Mary J. Dec 1853 46 NC NC NC
Columbus Dec 1883 16 NC NC NC
Elis Jun 1886 14 NC NC NC
Samuel Sep 1886 13 NC NC NC
Latta Sep 1891 8 NC NC NC

Household 194
Leander Wilson Mar 1847 53 NC NC NC
William T. Nov 1879 20 NC NC NC
Margaret Edwards May 1825 75 NC NC NC Mother

Skelton married Mary J. (Edwards) about 1860 in North Carolina, , , . Mary was born in Dec 1853 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Malissa Hensley about 1870 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. Malissa was born about 1854 in , Yancey County, , North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Levi married Elizabeth McCoury about 1862 in North Carolina, , , . Elizabeth was born about 1841 in North Carolina, , , . [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]