Edna Caudle Earnhardt's Obituary
Edna Caudle Earnhardt, 91, of Richfield, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday,
December 7, 2025, at Spring Arbor of Albemarle.
A funeral service to honor her life will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 12,
at Richfield Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Dale Collingwood. Burial will follow
in the Richfield Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the
service from 12:30–1:45 PM.
Born on May 11, 1934, in Stanly County, Edna was the daughter of the late Thomas
and Valda Caudle. She was a graduate of Richfield High School and married the
love of her life, Dewey Kenneth Earnhardt. You often didn’t see one without the
other. They were happily married for 56 years until Dewey’s death in 2011. Edna
worked various jobs throughout her life but her energy was always with her family.
A dedicated member of Richfield Baptist Church, she faithfully served as a Sunday
School teacher and was active in the WMU.
Edna was devoted to her family and especially loved cheering on her children and
grandchildren at their sporting events and activities. Edna’s grandchildren and
great-grandchildren were her pride and joy. Family was truly the heart of her
world. She was immensely proud of the generations she nurtured, and nothing
brought her more joy than gathering everyone together. She lead a life of faith, love
and Duke Basketball. Her stories, traditions and “sayings” will continue to guide us
for many generations. She also enjoyed crafting and loved working with her hands
and staying involved in creative projects.
She is lovingly survived by her children, Tommy Earnhardt of North Myrtle Beach,
Cheryl Turner (Greg) of Richfield and David Earnhardt (Jenny) of Charlotte;
grandchildren, Jacob Earnhardt (Brittany Quick), Adam Earnhardt, Sydney
Turner, Lucy Howell (Peyton), Halle Earnhardt, Rachel Earnhardt, and Sophie
Earnhardt; and great-grandchildren, Bryleigh and Thea. She is also survived by her
brother, Dewey Caudle (Doris), and sisters, Ruby Fraley and Fran Watson.
In addition to her parents and husband, Edna was preceded in death by her
brothers James Caudle, Boyce Caudle, and Everette Caudle, and sister Kathryn
Ross.
The family would like to thank the staff at Spring Arbor, as well as Via Health
Partners for caring for Edna with compassion and love. The family requests that in
lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Richfield Baptist Church, 402 S. Main
St., Richfield, NC 28137, or VIA Health Partners, 7845 Little Ave., Charlotte, NC
28226.
Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle is serving the Earnhardt family.
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