Debra J. Edwards

Surrounded by her husband, mother, stepdaughter and her husband and best friend, Debra Joyce “Debby” Riddle Edwards, 56, of Oak Hill, WV died on Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at CAMC - Memorial Division in Charleston, WV due to complications of diabetes. Born July 28, 1953 at Beckley, WV she was the daughter of Norma J. Carter Riddle of Oak Hill the late Garlin Riddle. Debby graduated from Sophia High School in 1971, 3rd in her class. She was a member of the National Honor Society and the band, head cheerleader and Senior vice-president. She began her working career in 1971 as a long distance operator for C&P Telephone Company in Beckley, moved to the position of service representative and then phone center manager in Charleston and back to Beckley with AT&T. After leaving AT&T she worked as a service representative for Appalachian Power Company in Oak Hill until disabled because of her health. She enjoyed reading, cooking and working outdoors. Debby was especially proud of her home and the way she decorated it. She had fond memories of her cat, C.B. and her other pets and of vacations at Myrtle Beach. Her favorite vacations were the ones spent at Pipestem State Park in the Mountain Creek Lodge on the Bluestone River. A very loving woman, Debby enjoyed all the good times with her family and friends. Two brothers, David Riddle and Chris Riddle, mother-in-law, Margaret Edwards, grandparents and several aunts and uncles preceded her in death. In addition to her mother she is survived by her husband of 20 years, Don Edwards; step-daughter, Ashley Wiseman and husband, Aaron and their daughter, Kaiden of Charlton Heights; best friend, Gina Allen; special nieces, Brittany Gouge and Courtney Riddle; nephew, Zachery Riddle; half-brother, Roger Riddle and numerous aunts, uncles and friends. Services will be on Sunday, February 21, 2010 at 3:00 P.M. at Tyree Funeral Home in Oak Hill with Pastor Mike Kees officiating. Entombment will be at High Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Oak Hill. Visitation will be held at Tyree Funeral Home on Saturday, February 20, 2010 from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM. Pallbearers will be her husband, Don, Terry Hildebrand, Gunny Price, Bryan Zutaut, Tim Huffman and Tim Alshire. Online condolences may be sent at www.tyreefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Tyree Funeral Home, Oak Hill, WV