Melissa D. Edwards

Melissa D. Edwards, 59, of Taylorsville, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2026, at her home.

Melissa was born on May 7, 1967, in Alexander County, the daughter of the late Hugh Wilson and Bess Moody Wilson.

She was a member of Poplar Springs Baptist Church. She worked for Shur-tape in Hickory for 24 years. She loved to bake and cook. She was also an avid sports fan, especially racing.

Including her parents, she was preceded in death by nine siblings.

Those left to honor and cherish her memory include her former husband and significant other, Randy Edwards; her brother, Russell Wilson (Edith) of Taylorsville; her sister-in-Christ, Cheryl Hughes; her brother-in-Christ and special friend, John Owen; and her baby boy doggie, Cody.

The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, June 28, 2026, in the Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ken Houston will officiate. Burial will follow in the Poplar Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Memorials may be made to Iredell County Hospice.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services is honored to be serving the family of Melissa D. Edwards.