Benita Joan Edwards, 72, of Newport News, Va., formerly of Newton, died Monday, Jan. 19, 2015.
The family will receive friends beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21, with a memorial service following at 11 a.m. at First Baptist Church, in Newport News, Va. A reception will be held after the service at the church in Payne Hall. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.