SCOTTS HILL – Doris E. Edens, of Scotts Hill, passed away peacefully at the age of 87 surrounded by her family in her home May 21, 2022.
Mrs. Edens was born to parents, Sherman and Nora Brinson Edens on August 14, 1934, in Hampstead NC. She graduated from Topsail High School and went on to be one of the first female supervisors working 30 years for Bell South. In her youth she enjoyed playing basketball for her high school, Wilmington City League and the Bell South League. In her life she was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, and a renowned cook.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 62 years, James Nathaniel Edens, Jr. and her siblings; Sherman Rodell Edens, Jr. (Buddy), Georgia Mae Edens Poole, Mary Lee Edens Snodgrass, Alta Loray Edens Davis, Nora Helen Edens Byrd, Ruby Earle Edens Asbell and Shirley Bryan Edens Baldwin. Surviving are her children; son, Ronald James (Sharon) of Scotts Hill; daughter, Susan E. Harrison (Brent) of Nogales, Az; grandchildren Ronnie Jr., Jeremy, and Ethan Edens of Scotts Hill as well as James and Eden Harrison of Nogales Az. Along with her children and grandchildren she is survived by numerous nieces and nephews that she loved deeply. Mrs. Edens leaves behind 4 very special people, Mary Elizabeth Ottaway, Eva Williamson, Francis Clark, and Betty Mastin. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Mrs. Edens funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 24th 11 am at Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church at Scott Hill. The family will receive visitors following the service in Lee Hall behind the church.
In lieu of flowers, the Edens family would like memorials made to the Cemetery Fund of Wesleyan Chapel United Methodist Church, 10255 US Hwy. 17, Wilmington, NC, 28411.
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