Visitation was held at the funeral home from 1 ser-p.m. until the time of service. Interment took place at Newton Cemetery under the direction of Dennard First National Funeral Home of Winnsboro.

Betty was born at home in Big Cane on January 14, 1946, to the union of the late Bernice Myers and the late Ella Mae Myers, and went to her Heavenly home Nov. 29, 2025, in Winnsboro.

Mrs. Edwards was a devoted member of Start Baptist Church and a cherished part of the Start Community.

She found great joy in spending time with her family and loved baking, decorating cakes, and creating beautiful ceramics.

Her warmth, creativity, and steady presence will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Byran Edwards; as well as a brother, Bill Myers; and a sister, Nancy Scott.

Betty’s legacy lives on through those who survived her, two sons, Bud Yates and wife, Cathy, and Rick Edwards and wife, Christy; three grandchildren, Cody Yates and wife, Katie, David Browning and wife, Bridget, and Christopher Browning and wife, Jessica; two brothers, Bernice (Reb) Myers and wife Maggie, and Bubba Myers; and two sisters, Katie Hart and Charlotte Gillespie; as well as a host of nieces, nephews and extended family.