Edith "Edie" Jones

Lila Edith “Edie” Jones, 84, of Wallace, North Carolina left her earthly life for her eternal rest on Friday, January 30, 2026.

She was born on April 6, 1941, in Duplin County; the daughter of the late Dallas and Mary Moore Jones.  Edith was also preceded in death by her brothers David Jones, Clifton Jones and Lacy Earl “Bug” Jones.

Surviving to cherish her memory are her children Peggy Wainwright Fucili and husband Rickey of Wallace and William Wade Wainwright and wife Michelle of Jacksonville; grandchildren Leslie Fucili, Holly Fucili and Michael Paternoster, Jr.; great grandchildren Maverick Elliot and Dash Paternoster; sisters Mary “Liz” Spearman of Wallace and Christine Carr and husband Joe of Willard; brother Elmer Hunt and wife Dianne of Burgaw; sister-in-law Bessie Jones of Rose Hill; numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends that loved Edith dearly.

“Edie” as she was affectionately called, loved her family with all her heart.  She was a hard worker and a dependable employee who took her jobs seriously.  She was employed for many years at JP Stevens in Wallace and later at a safety equipment plant until she retired.  Being a very talented lady, Edie was a great seamtress and was very good at upholstering.  Edie was an on-the-go person.  She was always ready to go anywhere and at any time.  Edie was a fun-loving lady who loved people and was loved in return.  During the years Edie acquired many friends that meant alot to her.  She enjoyed having fun such as playing Bingo and dancing.  Edie and her two sisters (Christine and Liz) were known as the “Golden Girls” and they shared many precious times together.  Edie will surely be missed but cherished memories will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved Edie.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Wallace Chapel with Pastor Bobby Smith and Pastor David Walker  officiating.

The family will receive friends immediately following the service on Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be sent to Poplar Grove Memory Care, Activity Center, c/o Angie Carr, 300 W. Ashe Street, Burgaw, NC  28425.

The family would like to thank the wonderful staff at Poplar Grove Memory Care for the outstanding care and love they gave to Edie during her stay with them. A special thank you to Angie Carr for being so good to Edie and her family during her stay at Poplar Grove. 

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