Nancy Boswell Edwards

July 27, 1954 - October 16, 2020
Nancy Boswell Edwards

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Nancy Boswell Edwards, of Wilmington, NC, was born on July 27, 1954 to Robert and Eunice Boswell, of Leland, NC. She went to be with her Heavenly Father on Friday, October 16, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her parents. Surviving is her husband of 44 years, John Edwards Jr, two sons, Jeffrey Edwards (Jennifer) and Kevin Edwards (Leigh), stepson, John Edwards III (Tammy), four grandsons, Zackary, Aiden, Spencer, and Cade, brother, Robert S. Boswell (Tammy), and sister, Bonnie Powell.

The family will receive friends at 1 PM on Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at Brookfield Church of God with a Celebration of Life service at 2 PM. A private graveside at Prospect Cemetery will follow.

The family would like to sincerely thank the staff of NHRMC and Lower Cape Fear LifeCare for their compassion and care.

In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in her name to Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

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Wilmington Funeral & Cremation 1535 S. 41st Street Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099.


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  • October 18, 2020
    Beverly Henderson says:
    Kevin you honored your Mom everyday I Watched you. You chose Family that speaks for the kind of person who raised you. T hi HIC ET NUNC Latin for the here and now You live in the past you can't change, You live in the future it is uncertain and not promised.... Live in the present you have to be present in your days in your life, in your work with your children with your friends and family everyday. So remember the present the here and now live in each moment that will get you to the next. HIC ET NUNC Latin for the here and now You think of the past you can't change, You hope for the future it is uncertain and not promised....Consider Living in the present be present in your days in your life, in your work with your children, friends and family everyday. Always remember the present is the here and now live in each moment that will get you to the next. My prayers and condolences to you and your family. This always comforts me

  • October 18, 2020
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  • October 18, 2020
    Brenda Hatchell says:
    So sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I remember all the memories made through you guys playing ball at the park and her working at Walmart. Praying for all of you.

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