Lawrence O. “Winky” Edwards passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 at Countrywood Manor & Lakeview Place in Mantachie. He was 84 years old. Born January 21, 1940 in the Richmond Community, Lawrence was the son of Joseph Orville Edwards and Ollie Mae Hunt Edwards. After his graduation from Mooreville High School, Lawrence worked at Day-Brite and his father’s farm. On July 5, 1965, he married the love of his life, Lerah Ann Peters and they enjoyed 56 years before her passing in 2022. In 1971, the couple bought the Albert White place in the Blair community and began dairy farming, and later raising soybeans. Lawrence’s strong work ethic left little time for hobbies, but he was never too busy to spend time with his adoring family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed attending the Cattlemen’s Association with Lerah and friends. Lawrence was a dedicated member of Camp Creek Baptist Church.
He leaves behind two daughters, Carmon Edwards Horner (Bryan) and Cathy Edwards White (Kevin) both of Guntown; four grandchildren, Mallory White Porch (Dan), Grant White (Haleigh), Brett Horner, and Luke Horner of Guntown; three great-grandchildren, Heath and Presley Ann Porch and Willa Ruth White; his brother, Bobby Clyde Edwards (Rita); sister-in-law, Edith Edwards; and two brothers-in-law, Mack Peters (Betty) and Terry Peters (LaRue) and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Lerah Ann; brothers, Joseph Paul Edwards and Hoyle Edwards; sister, Carolyn Kingsley; sisters-in-law, Albie Edwards, Beatrice Parker, and Betty Sue Peters; and brothers-in-law, Bobby Kingsley, Curtis Parker, James “Buddy” Peters, C.D. Peters, and Clyde Peters.
Services will be 2 p.m. Monday, December 30, 2024 at the Jefferson Street Chapel of Pegues with Bro. Wayne Frederick and Bro. Bryan Horner officiating. Visitation will be 11 a.m. until service time Monday at Pegues, Tupelo. His nephews will be pallbearers. Burial will be in Camp Creek Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy and fond memories may be shared at PeguesFuneralHome.com. The service will be live streamed and recorded at www.peguesfuneralhome.com for those unable to attend. Memorials may be made to Camp Creek Baptist Church, 846 CR 231, Guntown, MS 38849 or Sanctuary Hospice, P.O. Box 2177, Tupelo, MS 38803.
