September 14, 2024, 83, Snow Hill —

July 2, 1941 – September 14, 2024

Jean Edwards Garner, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on September 14, 2024. She was born July 2, 1941 in Johnston County. She was the daughter of the late Joe and Lois Edwards. She was preceded in death by 11 siblings.

Survivors include her loving husband, Thomas Denny Garner of the home. He and Jean were married for 47 years. Other survivors include daughter, Dawn Garner Stroud and husband, John of Kinston, N.C.; grandchildren, Dr. Dusk Stroud and wife, Katie of Seven Springs, N.C., Smith Stroud of Kinston, N.C., Landon Stroud of Kinston, N.C., and Johnna Stroud of Kinston, N.C.; great-grandchild, Garner Stroud of Seven Springs, N.C. Other survivors include sisters Rose Peele of Micro, N.C., Betty Pharr of Charlotte, N.C.; brothers, J.S. Edwards and wife, Shirley of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Bob Edwards and wife Phyllis of Princeton, N.C., and Henry Edwards and wife Ira of La Grange, N.C.

Visitation will be Monday, September 16, 2024, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Snow Hill, N.C.

Graveside services with Pastor Brick Crowder will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the cemetery at Grace Baptist Church, 220 Barden Street, Princeton, N.C.

Jean retired from 45 years of banking. She loved her husband very much. Her church was dear to her heart and she was a great witness for her Lord. Jean served in the choir and taught Sunday school at church. All her family were important to her. Shopping was a favorite thing for Jean. She enjoyed shopping for her husband, too.

The family extends a special thank you to 3HC and caregivers: Judy Grant, Glenda Sims, Anita Newborn, Erma Corbett; nurse, Haley Andrews; and special friends, Veston and Judy Heath and Danny and Sheila Alexander.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 484, Snow Hill, N.C. 28580, with attention to Sandy Beaman.

Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.