Martha Kay Edwards

DURHAM- Martha Kay Mathis Edwards, 69, died on Sunday, May 17, 2015. She was a native and lifelong resident of Durham, the daughter of the late Herman Wright Mathis and Ruth Norris Mathis. She worked for Methodist Retirement Home in the Accounting Dept. and was also the Pastor of Calvary Witness Worship Center for 16 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Edwards; brother, Bobby Mathis; sisters, Kathleen White and Elgia Mathis. 

She is survived by sons, Michael Edwards (Rhonda); Chris Edwards (Kim); Steve Edwards and David Edwards (Dana); special niece, Jackie Carol Konrad; brothers, Roy Mathis, Charles Mathis and Winford Mathis; grandchildren, Ashley Edwards, Brittany Edwards, Brent Edwards (Katie), Kalee Edwards, Makenzie Edwards, Morgan Edwards, Ty Edwards, Delaney Edwards, Jaxon Edwards, Madi Grace Edwards, Craig Davis, Dawn Davis, Xander Finch and Gunner Finch.

Graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Rev. Burley Benfield and Rev. Chris Humphreys will officiate. Active pallbearers will be, Roy Mathis, Charles Mathis, Winford Mathis, Craig Davis, Brent Edwards, Ty Edwards and Jaxon Edwards.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, May 20 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Hudson Funeral Home and other times at 2529 Ardsley Dr. Flowers are acceptable. Online condolences can be made at www.hudsonfuneralhome.com.

2 Timothy 4:7 NKJV, I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.