Margaret Joann Tyson Edwards

Of Sanford, FL went to be with her Lord and Savior at her residence September 6, 2008 Surrounded by her family. She was born March 23, 1941 in Lanier County, GA to the late William Hobert and Lily Weaver and Mimia Weaver Tyson. She grew up in the Teeterville community, graduated from Lanier County High School with honors in 1958. Joann was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. She was lovingly devoted to her family and Lord. Mother, when we think about Angels, we think about caring and kindness and a very special love. You were an angel without wings right here on earth. When we think about Angels, we think about the one we grew up with. You have always been our Angel, Mother always looking for us, loving us, and making this life special in so many ways. There can never be a more special Mother than you. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister Dot E'Dalgo.
SURVIVORS:
Daughter – Monica Edwards – Sanford, FL
Son – Johnny Michael Edwards – Sanford, FL
Sister and Brother-in-Law- Mae and Wayne Tomberlin – Nashville, GA
Nieces and Nephews – Kim and J. W. Dukes, Pam and Mike Stone, Scott Tomberlin, Billy and Sharon E'Dalgo, Leah and Joey Hutto.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday September 10, 2008 in the Lakeland Chapel of Music Funeral Services with burial in Empire Cemetery in Lanier County. The family will receive friends at the funeral home between 6:00 and 8:00 P.M. Tuesday September 9, 2008 .