Shirley Wilda White Edwards

Shirley Wilda White Edwards, age 70 of Martin, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. 

Born in Gainesville, Georgia on June 11, 1950, she was a daughter of the late Charles White and Wilda Phillips White Burton Teague. Mrs. Edwards was a great cook and everyone loved her famous oatmeal cookies. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and canning. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. 

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Edwards. 

Surviving are her son and girlfriend, Chris Morrow & Julie Brayman of Martin; grandchildren, Chris Morrow, Jr. and Nikki Morrow; brother, Ralph White of Banks County; sister, Janie Contestabile of Gwinnett County; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 pm, Monday, June 14, 2021 in the Chapel of McGahee-Griffin and Stewart with Rev. Ted Armour officiating. Interment will follow in Alto Congregational Holiness Church Cemetery. 

The family will receive friends from 3-5 pm on Sunday at the funeral home. 

Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to McGahee-Griffin and Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 725, Cornelia, GA 30531 to assist with expenses. 

An online guest register is available and may be viewed at www.mcgaheegriffinandstewart.com. 

McGahee-Griffin & Stewart Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.