Latanya Marie Edwards was born on April 6, 1984, in New York, NY, to Vernestine Edwards and the late Anthony A. Edwards. Latanya graduated from Granby High School in Norfolk, VA, in 2001. She attended Old Dominion University, majoring in accounting. She was a member of Macedonia A.M.E Church in Suffolk, VA. From an early age, Latanya was ready to work. She worked at Winn Dixie in 2001 and continued her career at Food Lion and Harris Teeter as a front-end manager. Latanya enjoyed influencing her relatives and her friends to smile. Latanya made a positive impact through her hard work, her determination, and helping others. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, and friend. Latanya was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mary Ballard Cherry, her maternal grandfather, Joe Underwood, Sr, her paternal grandmother, Hattie P. Gillespie, her father, Anthony Antonio Edwards, her paternal grandfather, John T. Edwards, and her sister-in-law, Iyasha Toyling Edwards. Latanya leaves to cherish her memories: A loving mother, Vernestine Edwards of Norfolk, VA; two sisters, Chenita Boykins of Portsmouth, VA and Pamela Edwards of Norfolk, VA; three brothers, Anthony D. Edwards of Suffolk, VA, Terry Edwards(Alice) of Level Green, PA and Michael Edwards of Norfolk, VA; several uncles, aunts, two nieces, one nephew, one grand nephew, and an abundance of other relatives and wonderful friends.
Latanya Marie Edwards

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Anonymous says
January 27, 2025 at 10:41 amYou are loved and will be missed by many. I will never forget the time we spent working together, you always brought light into any situation with your humor. Love always, I’ll try to send a note up there since I forgot to put it in the register for your goofy self. Until we meet again 💕
Autumn says
January 27, 2025 at 12:29 pmYou were so patient with me as I was starting my first job way back when. You set the example of what a good, kind, funny, supportive leader looks like, and I will always be grateful for that. Sending love and light to your family <3
Mrs.Jamie Martin-Wilson says
January 28, 2025 at 6:57 amI love you so much BossLady. You were the best Boss I ever had and always will be. You were more than a boss you was a great and wonderful friend. You were my hangout buddy. You took me home the day before God called you home. And you said see you tomorrow. But you never return. Your work here is done take your rest Now. Ms. Latanya BOSSLADY Edwards I Love you forever. My deepest Condolences to your Entire family you will be missed
Gwen Davis says
January 28, 2025 at 9:13 amYou will truly be missed. I meet you while my daughter worked with you at Food Lion. You always gave me a hug and called me Momma. I love you, Until we meet again. Sending prayers to your family.
Crystal Stennis says
January 29, 2025 at 11:14 amTo a Great friend from the day we met at food lion on colley I will always remember the times we spent laughing and playing around.. my heart is heavy. GONE TOO SOON. MY you Rest in Paradise my friend.
Sheila Holt says
January 28, 2025 at 12:57 pmLatanya you will missed I’ll a customer that comes in the store and my brother is Chester I wish your family the very best.Love Sheila Holt and Family.
Darnelle Hailey says
January 28, 2025 at 1:58 pmyoung lady you will be truly and I will always be thinking about you SMOKE
Mrs.Wanda aka Mrs. Foodlion says
January 29, 2025 at 11:45 amI had just saw you 3 days before you were called home. I cried because I couldn’t believe it. You were an amazing person and the only one I have ever given my sweet potato pie recipe to. And you guarded it with your heart. I love you so much and gonna miss your smile. Only you could say hey Mrs. Wanda with all that love in it.😭😭😭😭😭rest my child rest❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰
Shina says
January 30, 2025 at 1:46 amWouldn’t be where I am today if it wasn’t for you 😔🥀 I love you Ms LaLa 🤍
Joicelyn Moore and Kceon says
January 29, 2025 at 11:20 pmWere gonna miss your smiling face my grandson loves making you smile Everytime where in Food Lion God you have Angle Rest in Peace
shannah Harris says
February 1, 2025 at 10:01 pmMy thoughts and prayers are with her family during this difficult time I would always see her at my neighborhood supermarket always pleasant had smile May her soul rest in peace.