Virginia Ann Edwards

EDWARDS, VIRGINIA ANN (YAYA) Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother and sister went to be with her Lord at the age of 78 on Saturday, September 28, 2013. Virginia was born in Albuquerque, NM. She graduated from Albuquerque High School in 1954. Virginia married the love of her life Bill Edwards on December 4, 1954 at her parents home. She was an avid China painter and won many 1st place ribbons at the State Fair. Virginia and Bill were both amateur golfers at the Paradise Hills Golf Course for many years. She went to school to become an interior decorator and her home was a show place. Virginia was a member of the Rio Grande Presbyterian Church since 1950 where she was also a Deacon. Virginia and Bill also worked for the Rio Grande Food Project in the early 2000's. In 1978 she opened her own dress shop, Virginia's Mix & Match. Bill and Virginia owned Rio Grande Chevron for 26 years and retired in 1995. She also enjoyed spending time with their two granddaughters, gardening, sewing, facebooking her friends and family and arts and crafts. Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, Fred and Susie Frazier; brother, Jerry Frazier; and sister, Etta Skinner. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 58 years, Bill Edwards; son, Bill Edwards, Jr.; daughter, Valerie Rue and husband, Leonard; granddaughters, Jena and Jackie Rue; brothers, Andrew Frazier and wife, Norma, Buddy Frazier and wife, Marie; sister, Patricia Dodd and husband, Alan; many nieces, nephews; and dear friend, Shelly Roupas. Our hearts are broken and our lives will never be the same. You were the glue that held us together during all the hard times. How will we ever get through this without you? Memorial services will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2013, 2:00 p.m., at Rio Grande Presbyterian Church, 600 Coors Rd NW. Please visit our online guest book for Virginia at . FRENCH - Westside 9300 Golf Course Rd NW 505-897-0300