Erma King Edens, age 85, of Sneads Ferry died Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at her home.

She was born September 8, 1924 in Pender County, the daughter of Dennis Willwood and Rosie Batson King. She was also predeceased by her husband, William Grady Edens and sister, Gertrude King Geddie.

Surviving are her daughters, Brenda Lee (Kenneth) and Gena Clayton (Vernon) all of Sneads Ferry; grandsons, Ken Lee (Kathy) and Curtis Lee (Michelle) all of Hampstead; great grandchildren, Ben, Amber, Josh, and Lauren Lee all of Hampstead; step-great grandchildren, Walt and Emily Grimes and best friends, Mary Edens, Doris Groves and Buddy Dowd.

Mrs. Edens graduated from Topsail School and was a member of Barlow Vista Baptist Church.

Erma loved her family dearly and was much loved in return. Her memory will forever live on in our hearts.

The family will receive friends 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 24, 2009 in the Fellowship Hall of Blakes Chapel Advent Christian Church. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Blakes Chapel Advent Christian Church with the Rev Steve Spearing, the Rev Edward Dowd, and the Rev Danny Justice officiating.

Burial will follow in Barlow Vista Baptist Church Cemetery.

Casketbearers will be Ernest Geddie, Phil Hardee, John Cutler, Darryl Edens, Garmon Edens and Danny Edens.

Honorary bearers will be Steve Edens, Robert King, Leslie Lee, Ernie Bockbrader, Garbor Siska and Johnie Thomas.

Mrs. Eden's family would like to thank Dr. Belinda McPherson and her staff and the staff of Continuum Hospice of Jacksonville for the special love and care they gave to their mother.

Condolences may be sent to www.quinnmcgowen.com

Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home and Cremation Center of Burgaw.