Alva Lea Edwards Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Alva Lea Edwards of Longview, Texas, who passed away on December 4, 2025, at the age of 88, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Alva Lea Edwards to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Nancy Edith Hendrix Hawkins and Ralph Hawkins; her husband Orville Edwards; and her brothers, Leland Hawkins and Carl Hawkins.
She is survived by: her sons, Bert Edwards (Glenda) and William Edwards (Andrea); her grandchildren, Kayla Edwards, William Edwards, Jr. (Ali), Cody Edwards (Megan), Jake Edwards (Shelby) and Ben Edwards (Kalyn); and her great grandchildren, Henry, Grady, Charlotte, Arthur and Naomi. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions in her memory to Unity Missionary Baptist Church, 1421 N. Tenth St., Longview, TX 75601, to support the ongoing mission work she faithfully served throughout her life.
