Rebecca Harwood Edwards' Obituary
Rebecca Jean Harwood Edwards, 64, of Locust, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025.
A funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at 4 PM on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Gordon Heights Baptist Church in Concord, officiated by Pastor Matthew Tucker. Burial will follow at Carolina Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Locust. The family will receive friends at the church from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM prior to the service.
Born on October 5, 1960, Rebecca was the daughter of the late John Harwood and Dorothy Allman Harwood. She worked in food service and was known by those around her for her warmth, patience, and gentle, selfless spirit.
Rebecca lived a life full of quiet joy and deep love. Her family describes her as caring and kind, someone who found contentment in life's simple pleasures. She had a deep devotion to her family, always putting others before herself and never wanting to be a burden. She cherished time with her beloved grandson, Walker, and had a special bond with her dog, Maggie.
Rebecca loved flowers, fishing with her son and grandson, and browsing yard sales. She was an avid reader and a wonderful cook, best known for her famous mashed potatoes and pasta salad-dishes that brought comfort and joy to many family gatherings.
She is survived by her loving son Chris Edwards and his wife Magan of Mount Pleasant; her brothers John Harwood Jr. and Archie Brian Harwood (wife Wendy), also of Mount Pleasant; her sister Nancy Harwood Furr and her husband Jimmy of Stanfield; and her cherished grandson, Walker Edwards.
Rebecca was preceded in death by her husband, Scott Edwards.
Rebecca will be remembered for the love she gave so freely and the grace with which she lived her life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
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