Jesup, Georgia

Patricia Coleman Edwards, 72, of Jesup, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 3, 2016. She was a graduate of Georgia Southwestern University in Americus, where she received her degree as a Registered Nurse. Born December 25, 1943, to the late J. T. and Elizabeth Stubbs Coleman in Leslie, Ga. she was one of seven children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, J. T., Joe, Frank, and Marvin Coleman and sisters, Jane Davis and Barbara Stewart.

Survivors are her husband, Jerry J. Edwards of Jesup; a daughter, Rene Dove of Brunswick; a son, Christian Fowler of the USMC; 5 step-sons, Kevin Edwards of Jesup, David (Anissa) Edwards, Timmy Edwards, Joey (Tammy) Edwards, all of Ludowici, Michael (David Crosby) Edwards of Quitman; 2 step-daughters, Tina Blue, Mary (Chad) Carter, both of Ludowici; 24 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; special friends, Helen Hulett and Janice Glenn; a loving golden retriever, Carly.

Funeral services will be held 11 A.M. Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stanley Todd and Rev. Cliff Adams officiating.  Graveside services will be held at 4 P.M. Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Dooly County with John Penney officiating.  Active pallbearers will be her family. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Heartland Hospice.

Visitation will be 5 to 7 P. M. Tuesday, November 8, 2016, at the funeral home.

Rinehart and Sons Funeral Home of Jesup is in charge of arrangements.