Joyce K. Edwards was born on August 20, 1933 in Lee County and died at Arbor Springs on February 26, 2011. She was 77. She was a member of the Opelika Church of God. She was predeceased by her husband, Jake Edwards; and her parents, Haynes and Sue Rudd. She is survived by her sons, Rick Edwards, Larry Edwards, and Mike Edwards; daughter, Sue Tucker; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.