Marion Josephine Fell Edwards, 95, of Pensacola, FL entered into eternal life on September 29, 2016.

Marion was born on August 31, 1921 in Old Warrington, FL to the late George A. Fell, Sr. and Lillie Eleanor Nettles Fell. Her family moved into Pensacola during her childhood. She graduated from Pensacola High School and shortly after went to work as a telephone operator. On Valentine's Day, 1942, she married her high school sweetheart, Raymond Edwards, and they moved to Ft. Benning, GA. When WWII ended they returned to Pensacola where Ray began to run the family business, Edwards Roofing Company. Marion's greatest joys were serving the Lord, her family and her many friends. She was quick to help others and loved sharing a smile, a joke and a laugh. She was involved in many ministries at First Baptist Church where she was a member for over 70 years. Her hobbies included square dancing, walking with the Silver Sneakers Club and volunteering at church and at Baptist Hospital. She was honored at Baptist Hospital for her service of over 35 years. After moving to Azalea Trace she participated in the many activities offered to the residents. Her compassion and sense of humor spread happiness to all who knew her.

Marion was preceded in death by her husband of over 73 years, Raymond Edwards and her brother, George A. Fell, Jr.

Survivors include her daughter, Elaine Edwards Purdy (Bob) and her son, Raymond Rick Edwards (Anne); grandchildren, Lisa Stersic (Chris), Amy Kemp (Chris), Kris Ostrom (Erik), Kim Hepworth (Randy) and Blake Edwards; her great grandchildren, Ryan, Matthew, Luke and Anna Stersic; Grant, Jack, William and Sarah Kate Kemp; Katrina, Emma and Charlie Ostrom; and Olivia, Ben, Cole and Allie Hepworth, all of Gulf Breeze, FL. Marion is also survived by her sister, Eleanor Carpenter; sister-in-law, Patricia Fell and cousins, nephews and nieces who she dearly loved.

Visitation will be held 1:30pm until a Funeral Service to begin at 2:30pm Monday, October 3, 2016 at First Baptist Church Pleitz Chapel with Dr. Barry Howard officiating. Burial will follow at St. John's Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Blake Edwards, Chris Stersic, Chris Kemp, Erik Ostrom, Randy Hepworth, Ryan Stersic, Grant Kemp and Matthew Stersic.

Honorary pallbearers will be Marion's nephews Mike and Chuck Fell and David and Richard Carpenter.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 500 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501, the Children’s Home Society, 1300 N. Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501, Alzheimer’s Association at 223 W. Gregory St., Pensacola, FL 32502 or a charity of your choice.

Our special thanks, love and gratitude to the many nurses, caregivers and friends who have been so devoted and kind to our mother during her long illness. A special thanks also to West Florida Home Health Care and to her long time personal physician, Dr. Donald Blackmon. These are angels in our midst.