Edith Culbertson Cody

Edith Culbertson Cody Psalm 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. Edith Kate Culbertson was born on November 11, 1923 to the late Lewis Edward and Mary Kate Culbertson and entered into eternal peace with God on September 29, 2017. As a child she attended Mineral Hill Pentecostal Church and played the guitar and sang. In 1953 Edith became a member of Apostolic Lighthouse Church where she attended and served faithfully. She was a devoted wife and mother and enjoyed cooking for her family. She was also an avid gardener and quilter. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her first husband and father of her children, Raymond Joyce Sr.; second husband, Hobert Quillen Sr.; third husband, William Zed Cody; siblings, Vina Grey, Mabel Gray, Charles Culbertson, Jay Culbertson, CD Culbertson, Paul Culbertson, Dola Lunsford-Ferguson, and Cora Roberts; son-in-law, Robert (Bob) Greer. Survivors include her children, Brenda Martin (Don), Raymond Joyce Jr. (Janice), Janet Greer-Couture ( John), Joan Lynch (Roy), Lisa Keel ( Brian); sister, Ruth Lovelace ( James); grandchildren, Gina Salyer (Preston), Tamera Holliman (Sam), Krisi Peters (Johnathan), Kevin Lynch, Jason Greer, Justin Greer, Preston Joyce, Michael Keel, Farrell Keel; great- grandchildren, Cory Godsey, Chase Vicars, Traci Smith (Colby), Chelsea Peters, and Isiah Greer; along with several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at Scott County Funeral Home in Weber City, VA from 4pm to 6pm. A funeral service will follow in the chapel with Pastor David Peters officiating. Music will be provided by Gina Salyer. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 am on Monday, October 2, 2017 at Holston view cemetery. Jason Greer, Justin Greer, Preston Joyce, Michael Keel, Chase Vicars, Cory Godsey, and Kevin Lynch will serve as pallbearers. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 am. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the loving caregivers at The Villages at Allendale and Nova Health and Rehab. In lieu of flowers the family request memorial contributions be made to Apostolic Lighthouse Church at 145 Shipp Springs Rd Kingsport, TN 37660. Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the Cody family.