Lisa Slemons

Lisa Slemons, age 61, of Erwin, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her home. A native of Erwin, Lisa is a daughter of the late John Cullie and Lena Love (Day) Edwards. She was a very active member of Good Shepherd Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, participated in "Sewing 4 Souls", taught Sunday School, was the Co-Youth Leader and taught Vacation Bible School. She complete 5,990 kits for "Sewing 4 Souls". Lisa was a Floral Designer at Plant Palace and also held her Real Estate License. She loved sewing, floral designing, stained glass, woodworking and crocheting. In addition to her parents, Lisa is preceded in death by her nephew, Terry Lee Edwards; Sisters-in-law, JoAnn Edwards and Leona Edwards; brother-in-law, Talmadge Higgins; and special friend, Donald Worsler.Lisa Slemons has left behind to cherish her memory: Husband of 45 years: Tony Ross Slemons; Sisters: Suzy Higgins and husband, Roger, Sandra Peters and husband, Dennis; Brothers: Kenneth Edwards, Johnny Eugene Edwards and wife, Florence, Terry Edwards, Gary Edwards and wife, Dedra, Charlie Edwards and wife, Sherree; Sister-in-law: Judy Slemons; Several close nieces and nephews; Numerous close friends. The family respectfully requests the honor of your presence as we offer tribute and remember the life of Lisa Slemons in a funeral service to be held at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Pastor Brian Campbell will officiate. A visitation period to share memories and offer support to the family will begin at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 and will continue until service time at Good Shepherd Baptist Church. A graveside committal service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 2, 2020 in Day Family Cemetery. Serving as active pallbearers will be: Terry Edwards, Charlie Edwards, Gary Edwards, Kenneth Edwards, Ed Griffith and Steve Clouse. Those attending should meet at Valley Funeral Home by 10:30 am on Thursday, July 2, 2020 to go in procession. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family and viewed at www.valleyfuneralhome.net http://www.valleyfuneralhome.net> or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ValleyFuneralHomeErwin.> These arrangements are made especially for the family and friends of Lisa Slemons through Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N. Main Ave., Erwin, 423-743-9187 .Read Obituary