Bertha Mae Handy age 89 of Galax, Virginia passed away Monday , April 29, 2024 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Handy was born on May 19, 1934 in Carroll County, Virginia.

In addition to her mother, Orie Newman she was preceded in death by a son Cecil Lee Edwards and a grandson Scotty Ring.

She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law Debrah B Walker; Evon Edwards; Beverly Ring Hunt and Freddie:  sons and daughters-in-law Troy "Odell" Edwards; Marcus Edwards and Percela; Virgil Edwards; James Edwards and Regina; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held Friday at 2:00 PM in the Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with Pastor Sam Holder officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Lebanon Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00 PM until time for the funeral service at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.