Graveside service for Minister Marian Edwards, 67, of Opelika, AL, will be at 12:00 noon, Friday, May 1, 2020, at Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL 3680, Bishop Carter Ross will officiate.

Mrs. Edwards, who passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, AL, was born December 6, 1952 in Warren, Ohio.

Survivors include: three children, Marcus Edwards of Columbus, GA, LaWanda Edwards of Montgomery, AL and Teleka Edwards of Opelika, AL; two grandchildren, Kayle Edwards of Arizona and Ashtyn Smith of Montgomery, AL; one brother, Benjamin (Lea) Cooks of Junction City, KS; four aunts, Roxie Ramsey, Arnette (Leon) Tyner, Jeanette (Bruce) Surratt all of Opelika, AL and Shirley Robinson of Warren, OH; three uncles, Mitchell (Cassie) Thomas, Terry Thomas and James Thomas all of Opelika, AL; three god-children, Shunta Hill of Opelika, AL, Steffon Lewis and Quita Lewis both of Salem, AL; spiritual father and mother, Ministers Jessie and Tammy Lyles; spiritual sisters and brothers, Jean Dumas, Salena Bass, Lillie Hicks, Dianne Smith Debose, Cynthia Wilson, Debra Glaze, Edward Dowdell and Robert Rowell; a host of caring nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In an order and following the ADPH recommendations concerning (COVID-19) effective March 28, 2020 to keep the community safe, the funeral service will be for the family only. Based on recommendations from the ADPH, all participants must maintain a consistent six-foot distance between all parties during the service. We understand this is a difficult time, but the situation is serious, and your well-being is our utmost concern at Harris Funeral Home. Please use our website to leave a message to share your favorite memories and offer words of sympathy and comfort.