FRANKLINTON, NC--Yvonne "Bonnie" Harris Edwards, 79, of Franklinton, died Sunday afternoon , December 12, 2021 after an extended illness.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond E. and Elsie S. Harris. She was a retired school teacher and her main focus was on her family and her students. She enjoyed reading and seeing historical sites.

A graveside service will be held 3 p.m., Thursday December 16, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Franklinton. The family will receive friends immediately following the service.

Bonnie is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Hoyt Edwards; son and daughter-in-law, Jon and Johannah Edwards of Franklinton; daughter and son-in-law, Beth and Ryan Raynor of Louisburg; sister, Dolores H. Wilkinson of Oxford; grandchildren, Casson Raynor, Liam "Fox" Edwards and Zachary Raynor.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Franklinton U.M.C., Repairs Fund, 109 N. Main Street, Franklinton, NC 27525.

Arrangements are by Strickland Funeral Home & Crematory, Louisburg, www.stricklandfuneralhome.net.

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