Edith Bush Hodges

Edith Bush Hodges, age 93 of Rocky Mount, Virginia, passed away Saturday, March 26, 2022. Originally from Roanoke, Va., Edith moved to Rocky Mount, Va. upon marrying her husband, Russell Hodges. They celebrated fifty wonderful years of marriage before he passed away in October 2000. During their 50 years together, they started a wonderful family that loved them very much. They were constant companions and traveled the world together.

Edith was a loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was an inspiration to all who knew her due to her genuine and thoughtful character. She was a strong believer in God and church. Her life was a testament to that as a lifelong member of Rocky Mount Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Hodges; her parents, Noah E. Bush and Cornelia V. Bush. She was also preceded in death by siblings, Billy E. Bush, Earl J. Bush, Gladys St.Clair, Frances Jewell Victorine, Jimmie McGhee, Howard McGhee, Catherine Eddy, Louise Wray, Mary Bush, Elsie Mundy; special niece, Ann Marie Bush; and grandson-in-law, Kyle J. Harmon.

Surviving are her children, Lance Hodges and wife Karen, Debra Dillon and husband Greg; her grandchildren, Carla Helton and husband Gary, Angie Easley and husband Trey, Morgan McCarty and husband Jeffery, and Layne Dillon; great-grandchildren, Joleigh Helton, Gavin Helton, Adalynn Easley, Corinne Easley, Izabella McCarty, Parker McCarty and Evelyn McCarty; in addition to numerous nieces and nephews.

Edith never met a stranger and strived to see the bright side of life even during the most difficult of times. She will be missed beyond belief…….

The family will be receiving friends Tuesday, March 29 from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. at Rocky Mount Baptist Church and a memorial service of remembrance will be held on Wednesday, March 30 at 2 p.m. at Rocky Mount Baptist Church with Pastor David Slayton officiating. Interment will follow in Franklin Memorial Park.

The family wishes to warmly thank Brookdale Roanoke Memory Care and Good Samaritan Hospice. Flowers are welcome or donations may be made to Alzheimer's Research ( https://www.alz.org ) or Rocky Mount Baptist Church, 85 West Church Street, Rocky Mount, Va. 24151. ( https://www.rockymountbaptistchurch.com ). Arrangements by Flora Funeral Service and Cremation Center, Rocky Mount.