Sis. Margaret Teresa "TreTre" Edwards

Margaret Teresa Edwards was born on March 1, 1952, to the late Alvin White and Sarah Edwards in Fayette County, Kentucky. She passed on to her eternal rest on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in Lexington, Kentucky, at the age of 71. TreTre, as she was affectionately known, was educated in Fayette County Public Schools. She graduated from Henry Clay High School and Kentucky College of Business. TreTre was a dedicated employee of the Commonwealth of Kentucky who worked for many years helping countless clients and students in the Fayette County Public School system until she retired. She confessed hope in Christ at the age of 9, and was baptized by the Reverend Alonzo Davis, Sr. This early commitment to Christ started her official union with Jimtown Baptist Church. Her early membership there would lay the musical foundation for which God would later turn into a ministry of music. This ministry would include her being a renowned vocalist and prominent member of the highly sought after group known as the Edwards Sisters for 62 years. TreTre would continue this ministry by sharing her God-given “gift of song” with many across the southeast during their times of bereavement. Her most requested songs during these times were, “I’m Free “ and “I Won’t Complain.” Continuing her commitment to God and to Jimtown Baptist Church, TreTre served tirelessly in the roles of Church Treasurer, Financial Secretary, Choir Singer, Soloist, Culinary Assistant and Church Transporter. During her time on this earth, TreTre led a life of compassion and service to others. It was in her normal routine to prepare meals for her family and neighbors, including those that were homeless. Her heart was always turned toward helping those who could not help themselves. TreTre, always wanting to lead by example, made sure to engage her son Mark by having him deliver meals. This became her own personal feeding ministry; testimony to her obedience to the Lord’s commandment to “treat others as you want to be treated.” She was preceded in death by her mother, Sarah Lynn Edwards; three sisters, Wannetta, Armenta and Celeste; and a brother, Robert White. TreTre leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Mark A. Edwards; grandson, Josiah Stokes; brothers and sisters, James (Dottie), Melvin (Gabe), Marilynn, Willis, Wanda, Clara, Beverly, Robert, Phillip (Niecy), Cheryl, Kenneth (Michelle), Jonathan and Bernetta White; an uncle, William (Luke) Moore; an aunt, Virginia Edwards; and several generations of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, including her “Bonus Mom” Margaret White and “Bonus Son” Maurice Woodberry. Margaret Teresa “TreTre” Edwards was a loving and caring Mother, Daughter, Grandmother, Godmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend to All. She will be truly missed but not forgotten. We take comfort in knowing she will be, as the words to one of her many favorite songs tells us, “Singing in the Heavenly Choir.”

Sis. Margaret Teresa "TreTre" Edwards

March 1, 1952 - July 12, 2023

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Sis. Margaret Teresa "TreTre" Edwards

March 1, 1952 - July 12, 2023

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