Michael Edwards Sr. Obituary
The memory of Michael Edwards Sr. of New Orleans, Louisiana, born in Gretna, Louisiana, who passed away on July 13, 2025 at the age of 73, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son Michael Edwards Jr.; his parents, Gladys Edwards and Thomas Edwards Sr.; his grandmothers, Marcella G. Edwards and Ruth B. Bell; his brothers, Thomas Edwards Jr. and Rodney J. Edwards; his parents-in-law, Dorothy and Frank Bartley Jr.; his siblings-in-law, Diane Dabney, Dorothy Young and Matthew Bartley; his aunt Beulah Johnson; his uncles, Percy Bell Jr. and Johnny Johnson Sr.; and his friends, Timothy Jones Jr. and Michael Williams.
He is survived by: his granddaughters, Micola J. B. Edwards of Texas, Simone B. Edwards of Georgia and Neveah F. Edwards of Louisiana; his significant other Jackie (Jackie); his granddaughter Neveah Edwards; his sisters, Pamela Thomas and Janice Dorsey; and his siblings-in-law, Barbara La Mothe, Brendalyn Booker, Pamela Johnson, Robert, Frank and Michael Bartley.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 at 8:00 AM at the Regular Baptist Church (901 5th St, Gretna, LA 70053). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 22nd 2025 at 10:00 AM at the same location.
