Mrs. Leila Rebecca Edwards, a Wilkes county native, passed away May 25, 2012, at the age of 87.She is survived by her daughter, LaNelle Wolters and husband, Bruce Wolters of Florida.Her son, Thomas Nelson Edwards; wife, Robin Edwards and grandson Tyler Edwards of Washington.Her grandson, Shane Harper and his wife Debora Harper and three great grandchildren, Adam, Caitlyn and Sidney Harper of Evans, Georgia. Mrs. Edwards is also survived by two brothers, James “Buddy” Thornton and wife, Emily Thornton of Washington; brother, Jasper Thornton and wife Felicia Thornton, of Lincolnton. There will be a graveside memorial service in Resthaven Cemetery onSunday, July 15th at 2:00pm with Rev. Kevin Madden officiating.