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Obituary For Connie Weldon Edwards

Connie Weldon Edwards, 84, died January 6, 2021 in Richmond, Virginia due to complications from Covid-19. She was born April 16, 1936 at Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, Virginia to William Henry and Viola Reed Weldon of Montross, Virginia in Westmoreland County. She was the oldest of five children born of this union. Connie attended Zacata Elementary and attended the A. T. Johnson High School for Colored Children. After graduating, she enrolled at Virginia State University in Petersburg, Virginia. There, she would meet her husband, Thomas (Tommy) Edwards to whom she was married for sixty-four years. Connie received her Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education in 1957 and began her career with Richmond Public Schools immediately afterwards, holding teaching positions at Navy Hill and Fairmount Elementary Schools. Following school desegregation, she became a Curriculum Specialist at J. L. Francis Elementary and attended The University of Virginia where she earned her Master’s degree in Administration and Supervision. She was appointed Principal at Patrick Henry Elementary School in 1987 and retired in 1991 after thirty-five years of service. After retirement, Connie worked for Scott Foresman Publishing as a consultant, overseeing teachers’ classroom instruction. To fulfill her desire to explore new challenges, she earned her real estate license and worked as an agent in Richmond for ten years. She was a member of Club Dejouir, Incorporated, charter member of the Commonwealth (VA) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated, The Richmond Chapter of Chums, Incorporated, and was an active member of the Alumni Associations of both of her alma maters. Connie was very social, an avid reader, loved traveling, bridge and enjoyed many enduring friendships. Connie was preceded in death by her parents, brother, William Weldon (Dot) and brother-in-law, Bruce Greene. Surviving are her loving husband, “Tommy” Edwards; daughter, Lisa Edwards Burrs (Stacy); three grandchildren, Guy Cousins (Tiasha), Naima and Morgan Burrs; two great-grandchildren, Zende and Zaida Cousins; two sisters, Gloria Greene and Odessa Smith (Fred); brother, Harry Weldon (Joan); eleven nieces and nephews; brother-in-law, Morgan Edwards (Evelyn); sister-in-law, Gwendolyn Allen; a host of other devoted relatives and friends. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Scott’s Chapel, 116 E Brookland Park Blvd. Arrangements by Scott's Funeral Home, 115 E. Brookland Park Blvd. Online guest book and live streaming at scottsfuneralhome.com. View service here: https://youtu.be/4ZtGPyopH1U

Guest Book

My Dearest Tommy, Lisa and family: We are so heartbroken having just learned of the passing of sweet Connie. The world was simply a better place with her in it. We were fortunate enough to meet Connie and Tommy (and then Angel) as neighbors in Westover Hills West. There was never a day we did not see Connie without a smile on her face and a kind word to share. Getting to know Connie (and Tommy and Angel), was certainly a highlight of our life. Attending the Redskins Training Camp with her, going out to dinner, our afternoon visits, walking the dogs and simply seeing her in the neighborhood, was simply a delight. She was a strong and courageous women who led with compassion, something we could all use more of these days. We send hugs and prayers to all. Karin and Gary

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Dear Lisa, your Mom was a sweet positive force so needed in this world! I loved the friendship she shared with my mother. Billy & I are heartbroken and praying for your family! Love, Billy & Pamela Johnson Baker

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Dear Lisa, your Mom was a sweet positive force so needed in this world! I loved the friendship she shared with my mother. Billy & I are heartbroken and praying for your family! Love, Billy & Pamela Johnson Baker

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What an honor to attend, even virtually, this celebration of a truly beautiful life! Love to all family and friends whose lives she touched. May you all be comforted by loving memories of her.

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Aunt Connie will truly be missed. I will always remember my gracious, kind, glamourous, stylish, Red Saab driving, fantastic aunt. Keeping you all in our prayers. Carol Greene, Jason, and Winston Nitti

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My deepest sympathy and love to the family during this difficult time.-Patrick D. McCoy

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My deepest sympathy and love to the family during this difficult time.

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Tommy, please accept my dearest sympathies. I recently learned of Connie's transition and immediately felt a hole open in my heart. She was truly a beautiful spirit, who will be missed by me and so many others. She taught me a lot about loving and forgiveness by the way she lived her life. I'll forever cherish the memories of times spent together with you and Connie (and Skip). May your own memories sustain you and the peace of God envelop you.

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Dear Lisa and Beloved Family, What a Sweet, Sweet Spirit Connie was! We have all been blessed, beyond measure to have had one of Go's angels dance, sing, laugh, teach, live among us. May you always find comfort in every loving memory of her. Karyn & Lloyd Reef

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Dearest Lisa, Tommy and The Kids, We are so very sorry for your loss. George, Mary, Susan and I send our deepest sympathies to ALL of you. Connie was true class, kind, and generous. May your lasting love and cherished memories bring you comfort and peace in this time of deep sorrow. Love to all of You, Robin Burrs & Family in Fayetteville, NC

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Some people have a special way of really brightening up a day. That was Connie Edwards...a life well lived! Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time and may the memories of your loved one live forever in your heart. With sympathy to the family. Dennis R. Winston and family.

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To me She (Connie) became the Mother figure in my life that I loved stopping by and checking on Her and Pops and just sitting and talking with them and making sure the two of them are behaving and that they were good. I am going to miss my visits of just being able to talk and laugh with her. Eric Branch

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I'm so sorry to hear that Mrs. Edwards has passed away. I met Mr and Mrs Edwards at the Bull and Bear Club. Mrs. Edwards was such a lovely person. Rest in peace Mrs. Edwards. Forever friends, Lloyd and Cynthia Evans

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My husband and I met Connie almost 40 years ago. She greeted me with her beautiful smile and that sparkle in her eyes and it didn't take long for us to become friends. We shared many good times together at social events, family gatherings, club activities, playing games, listening to music and just enjoying times together and with our families and friends. We didn't do as much visiting in the more recent times as we got older and slowed down but we tried to stay in touch. She and her hubby Tommy have remained dear friends to John and me. We'll miss you. RIP Connie.❤ Love, Pearl and John Charles Thomas

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To the Family of Connie Weldon Edwards: May God keep you steadfast during your hour of tribulation.

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To the Family of Connie Weldon Edwards: May God keep you during you hour of tribulation.

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To Lisa and family. I extend my heartfelt condolences in the loss of Ms. Connie. She always greeted me with a warm smile and welcome. Even though she has finished her journey of life as we know it, she will forever live in your hearts and minds. Cherish the times shared and the conversations had. I ask good to keep his protective blanket of love, compassion and comfort around each of you, especially during this time. God bless you all. Neil

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Your love one was a joy to know and a shining example of Christ's love.My deepest sympathy for your great loss. Sorrowful. Rosie Johnson Vaughan class of 1953.

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Dear Tommy and Lisa, I was so sorry to hear of Connie's passing. My memory of her was as such a vibrant person, kind, soft, caring and beautiful. We met at VSU as students and were friends while there. We lost contact afterward, however, reading the tributes lets me know that she remained that person throughout her life. Our thoughts and prayers as with you and pray that God will bring you comfort and support as you deal with your loss. Melving and Shirley Tutt McCoy

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So sorry about the death of my dear friend Connie. We were friends in college and remained friends for life. Connie was always a beautiful person inside and outside. She and Tommy were like made for each other as a couple. Lisa, we love dearly also. She sang at hubby Porcher's 90th birthday party. Have so many fond memories of Connie that I will cherish forever. Truly a great loss. My thoughts and prayers are with Tommy and Lisa. Porcher joins me in sending hia deepest sympathy. Ann C. Taylor

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To Lisa and Tommie. I am so sorry to just hear about Connie's passing. I will pray that God will keep and comfort you in this difficult time of sorrow. God bless, Janice Brown-Corbett.

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My deepest sympathy to the family of my life long friend and school mate. You are in my prayers.

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i cried when i saw that mrs. edwards had passed, i knew her when i worked at patrick henry school in the cafeteria she was a kind and cheerful person to know to her daughter lisa burr i say let go and let god, he will walk with you during this diffcult time i will cherish your mothers, memory always mr. robert t. montgomery

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Remembering a life well lived...sending you strength, wishing you healing, and keeping you close in heart and thought. There will be sadness . There will be celebration. but, most of all there will be love. That kind that never ends. With Sympathy !!!! the Charles S. Tate Family

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