Vinton……….Dorothy Jane Evans Edwards, age 84 of Vinton died Friday, September 3, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Born June 18, 1937 in Tyner, North Carolina, she was a daughter of the late James Gurney Evans and Verna Lloyd Evans.  She was predeceased by her husband, Jasper "Pete" Calvin Edwards, Sr.; and two brothers, Norfleet Evans, and James Evans.  Mrs. Edwards was a member of Hurt Pentecostal Holiness Church and she retired from Schrader International.  She loved her church family and her pet, Kohana; and she enjoyed crocheting, and riding in the car.

She is survived by one son, Jasper "Jay" Calvin Edwards, Jr. and wife, Melissa of Vinton; one brother, Norman "Buddy" Evans; one sister, Catherine Chapman of Roanoke; a sister-in-law, Jean Midkiff of Smith Mountain Lake; and nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Hurt Pentecostal Holiness Church Freedom Worship Center by Dr. Rich Denning and Pastor Mark Hopkins.  Burial will follow in St. John's Episcopal Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 2 to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Hurt Pentecostal Holiness Church Freedom Worship Center.

Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family.  Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com .