Mrs. Virginia Edmonds

EDMONDS, Mrs. Virginia - Age 96, passed away Friday, January 6, 2017 at Kith Haven Nursing Home. Visitation 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM Saturday, January 14, 2017 from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd. Interment Sunset Hills Cemetery, G-4413 Flushing Rd. Mrs. Edmonds will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home. There will be no public viewing. We come together on this special day to celebrate Virginia “Jenny” Edmonds. She was born April 22, 1920 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Clarence and Josephine Fleming. Virginia was baptized as a child. After completing high school in Tennessee she longed to travel around the country. She visited Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Georgia and New York to name a few. While in Tennessee she met and fell in love with Arthur Edmonds Sr. They were united in Holy Matrimony and to this union was born, Arthur Jr., Charles and Patricia. This union liked others faced struggles and they went their separate ways. While in Chicago, IL she met and fell in love with Henry Green and to this union was born, Greg, Cheryl and Keith Green. Virginia was determined to make a good life for her children and she worked countless jobs to make sure their needs were met. “Jenny” finally settled in Flint, Michigan when an opportunity to gain employment in the factory presented itself. She was employed at A.C. Spark Plug and then to Flint Metal Fabricating, divisions of General Motors (GM) for a total of 45 years. She loved every moment of it! GM was a second home and she made friendships that lasted for decades. In 2014, a hip injury forced her to take a medical leave. In April 2016, she retired from GM. If “Jenny” could have, she would have returned in a heartbeat. Although she did not formally join a church, she occasionally visited Southeast Christian Church and Bethlehem Temple Church. During the warm months, she could sit on her porch and enjoy the services being broadcast outside by the Austin Avenue Baptist Church across the street. “Jenny” was a strong, independent woman that had no problem speaking her mind. She was fiercely loyal to her family and friends. “Jenny” enjoyed music, shopping, playing the lottery, phone chatting with her friends and looking for the best eats in town. She loved the Lord, and she gave thanks and honor to him every day of her life. “Jenny” knew reaching the age of 96 was a blessing and a gift from God. As was mentioned earlier, today is a special day. Our sister, who preceded our mother in death, was born on January 14th. We have no doubt in our minds and hearts that they are together and this special day in heaven. Virginia “Jenny” Edmonds will always be remembered as a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was and will continue to be one of the greatest loves of our lives. Mrs. Virginia “Jenny” Edmonds leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Patricia (David) Berry; 4 sons, Arthur (Eleanor) Edmonds, Charles (Betty) Edmonds, Gregory Green and Keith Green; grandchildren, Lance Edmonds, Kevin Edmonds, Valerie Edmonds, Todd Edmonds, Kimberly Edmonds, Chris Edmond, Keith Edmonds, Marcie Green, Elliot Green, Shannon Green, Kelly Green, Jacqueline Green, Shoshonna Green, and Tyson Berry; 6 great-grandchildren, Tanise Edmonds, Leslie Edmonds, Caroline Edmonds, Courtney Winston, Lauren Edmonds and Alexis Edmonds; 3 step-great-grandchildren, Chris, Nicholas and Sarria; great-great-granddaughter, Maya Edmonds; a host of nieces including special niece, Clarencetta (Greg) Woodward; a host of nephews including special nephew, Keith Robert Edmonds; a host of cousins, other relatives and friends including special friends, Margaret Chambers, Ms. Alberta Lee, Kim Jones, Rita Doyle, and honorable mention boss/supervisor, Chuckii Montgomery. Mrs. Edmonds was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Edmonds Sr.; daughter, Cheryl Green; parents, Clarence and Josephine Fleming; 2 sisters, Mrs. Louise Ellis and Gladys Watson; 3 brothers, James F. Fleming Sr., John A. Fleming and Charlie Fleming. The family would like to express special thanks to Kith Haven Nursing Facility for caring for her while in Hospice, honorary daughters, Sheila House, Cheryl “Lady Day” Lee, Austin Avenue Baptist Church family, who visited, prayed and showed great kindness to the family during this time.

Mrs. Virginia Edmonds

April 22, 1920 - January 6, 2017