Page 3 - Aunt Helen Memorial Service

continued
One Day at A Time

I'm only human I'm just a man
he worked on the campaign of her Pastor, Rev. Floyd Flake, when he first Help me to believe in what I could be and all that I am
ran for Congress. This was evidence of a lifelong commitment to community
involvement and the political process. For decades she was an active member Show me the stairway that I have to climb
of the Guy Brewer Democratic Club and for over 30 years worked the polls on Lord for my sake teach me to take one day at a time
Election Day. One day at a time sweet Jesus that's all I'm asking from you
Give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do
elen worked part-time as a salesclerk at Gertz Department Store, which Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus and tomorrow may never be mine
later became a Macy’s. She put her employee discount to good use because So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time
she loved to dress stylishly. Along the way acquiring the nicknames “Lena
Horne” of the family and “Hollywood”. Helen had a passion for the needle
arts. She was an excellent sewer, crocheter and knitter. She actually taught Do you remember when you walked among men
arts and crafts and sewing at the Roy Wilkins Park Center. Along with her Well Jesus you know if you're looking below it's worse
husband Helen worked tirelessly for their alma mater, Allen University, now than then
attending alumni club meetings, planning fundraisers and donating money. Pushing and shoving crowding my mind
Helen also had a passion for travel. There were many car trips to South and So for my sake teach me to take one day at a time
North Carolina to visit family. She and her husband also did quite a bit of
international travel. Her travels took her to Mexico, several Caribbean Islands, One day at a time sweet Jesus that's all I'm asking from you
Haiti, Senegal, Ghana, the Ivory Coast, England and Canada. Give me the strength to do everyday what I have to do
Yesterday's gone sweet Jesus and tomorrow may never be mine
n 2014 Helen left New York, where she lived with her son, to go live with Yes just for my sake teach me to take one day at a time
her daughter in Chicago. There she enjoyed her daily trips to the Senior
Center, trips to the casino and especially Janis’ friends who were always so
kind and loving to her. Helen was on the move again when in 2017 she
moved with Janis to Pasadena, CA. Janis wanted to be near her daughter Lisa
and her family. Helen’s response was “okay, let’s go”. She really enjoyed
being around her great grandchildren who kept her totally entertained.

lways a family oriented person who was so engaged in life, ready for any
adventure. Thank you God for giving us the life that was Helen for 100 years!

elen Brown Edwards entered eternal and everlasting peace on Thursday,
June 11, 2020. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edmund
Edwards. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter, Janis Edwards
Marley, her son, Edmund Bruce Edwards, her granddaughter Lisa Marley
Prince ( Daniel), her grandchildren, Marley, Vivienne and Graham, a host of
nieces, nephews, cousins and Alvin Marley. Also, the Clinton, Smith, Carter,
McAllister and Humphrey families of Wilmington, NC and the Blackett and
Edwards families of Charlotte, NC.