Gretna……….Margaret Watson Edwards, age 93 of Gretna died Monday, August 12, 2019 at Roman Eagle Rehab and Health Care Center in Danville

Born July 2, 1926 in Pittsylvania County, she was a daughter of the late Wiley Watson, Sr. and Hattie Walker Watson.  She was predeceased by a daughter, Dianne Myers; and twelve brothers and sisters, Myrtle Owen, Hazel Oakes, Gertrude Linthicum, Denton Watson, Eva Ramsey, Mabel Tumblin, Harold Watson, Rhoderic Watson, Wesley Watson, Rebecca Owen, Jane Nance, and Wiley Watson, Jr.  Mrs. Edwards was a member of Sandy Level Baptist Church and was a member of the Gretna Chapter No. 118 Order of the Eastern Star.  She was a home maker; and enjoyed knitting, sewing, crocheting, and cooking, especially cooking fried chicken.

She is survived by her husband of over 74 years Tommie Wilbur Edwards of the residence; one son, Durwood Edwards and wife, Gail of Gretna; one sister, Agnes Williams of Danville; two grandchildren, Jesse Edwards and wife, Cherri of Gretna, and Christopher Brown of Virginia Beach; and six great-grandchildren, Zach Edwards and wife, Cassidy, Jessie Lynn Edwards, Nathaniel Brown, Morgan Grimes and husband, Joseph, Everett Brown, and Devon Brown.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Sandy Level Baptist Church by Pastor Kendell Smith.  Burial will follow in Liberty Memorial Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home and other times will be at the residence.

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