Mary J. Edwards, 88, of Franklin, North Carolina, passed away Monday, October 30, 2017, in Margate, Florida. She was born on December 8, 1928, in Bakersfield, California, to the late Jose Lopez and Mary (Paredes) Lopez. Survived by her loving children, William Brown, of Jacksonville, FL, Susan Hartman, of Cooper City, FL and Robin Marcolino, of Davie, FL. Funeral Service and burial to be held in Franklin, North Carolina. Arrangements entrusted to Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, University Drive Chapel.