Casey Edwards Obituary

Leigh is the epitomy of grace, kindness, and Christ-like generosity. We as humans mourn, but our loss is Heaven's bounty. What a perfect addition to the Streets of Gold...

These are the times that friends, co-workers and communities support the families of the Edward's, Bolt's and White's and others. Our prayers and thoughts are with those families.

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have very fond memories of growing up with Leigh and Lynn. I will cherish the memory of the trip Leigh and I took with my parents to the Shriner's Hospital in Cincinnati Oh. What a time we had trying to find her retainer on that trip!! Thank you Johnnie and Lib for letting her go with us all the way to Ohio. I have a very special memory of a beautiful, happy go lucky person that Leigh will always be in my heart.

May God put his arms around each of you and comfort you during this time.



Love to all,



Julie McNinch Rush

Port St. Lucie Fl.(formerly of Laurens SC)

My name is Angie Davis Hartman and I am Casey's (we call her Leigh) cousin. Leigh and I were very close, actually all my cousins are close, but the loss of Leigh has been so heart broken. It was one of the worst nightmares I could have ever had when I heard the news.

Dennis, Zachery, & Cassidy I love you all and I am here for you always. Words can't express how sorry I am for Dennis to lose such a precious wife and for the kids to lose a dear mother who loved them more than life itself. I know that in time our wound will heal but Casey Leigh Bolt Edwards will never forgotten.

A cousin that loved you dearly,

Angie Davis Hartman

Dennis and family,

My thoughts are with you and your family. It's been awhile since we've been in touch but I want you to know that I am thinking of you during these difficult times.



Take care

Jerry Mowen

Dennis and kids,



As I write this I am still in disbelief. I am sorry I could not make the services. I will always consider Leighbo one of my dearest friends. I will pray for all of you. Just don't forget, she was an angel on earth and I can quarantee that she is with you and always will be. I send all my love!



Pam & family

Dear Dennis & Family - Although we have never met you, we had the pleasure of spending a very short time with Casey and meeting your parents several weeks ago while we were house hunting in Summerville. Your neighbor, B.J., was kind enough to introduce us to Casey about the possibility of buying your home. Despite those 90 minutes or so, Casey made a big impact on us. Her spirit, warmth, generosity and great love for you and the kids just flowed from her. We are so saddened by this loss to you, your children, her family and friends. Words seem so meaningless at a time like this, but please know that two virtual strangers who had the benefit of being touched by your beautiful wife, are praying for you, the kids and your family. May God's supernatural strength and comfort guide you through this time and ease the pain over time.



With deepest sympathy,



Nick & Jane Bonvillain

Dear Dennis, Zachary and Cassidy,



Our hearts go out to all of you for your loss...dennis and your brother Keith, we were all childhood friends back in Laurens...my dad and mother in Gaffney, also send their condolences to you and your family and to Hugh and Joann and the Bolt family. Our prayers are with you all.



With Love,



D. S. Wolff and Family

Dear Dennis, Zachary, and Cassidy,
I wanted you to know that when I heard about Casey's death I was so saddened. All the wives of NMCB40 enjoyed her company very much when you were in Port Hueneme. We especially loved her talents in music when we had to write and sing a song for a Christmas get-together. We will miss her greatly.
I pray that the void in your hearts will one day heal.
With love,

Dennis, Zach, & Cassidy;

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the good fortune of getting to know you and Casey while coaching Cassidy last year in baseball. It was a meeting from which I gained so much. Our hearts go out to you and the children.

Dennis, Zachary & Cassidy,



Our thoughts & prayers are with you now as well as in the future. We have placed your names on the prayer list at Robinwood Baptist Church. We always thought of you as our extended family, not only when you lived in Gulfport, but thereafter.



May GOD Bless,

My heart is broken. I heard about Casey this morning in Sunday School and could not imagine who turned the world upside down. Casey made an impression on my heart several years ago. She was an inspiration on the kind of Christian I would like to be. I always said, "Christ walked through Casey and left part of His spirit with her." Absolutely one of the most beautiful people I have ever known. Thanks to Casey and Dennis's influence, my church family is Bayou View Baptist Church (Gulfport, MS). So many wonderful, loving and influential people have become part of my family because of Casey and Dennis inviting me to BVBC.

Dennis, I have the warmest regards and the highest respect for you, as I did Casey. Peyton and Z played together at Carolyn Raborn's daycare, while Calob tried to keep up with the two. And then there was the only girl of the group,Whitney. I have had some laughs over the years playing back memories of that little group at Carolyn's. I have often thought of you and Casey, Cassidy and Z.

I know that my world is a better place and my heart is in better condition for having had you both in my life. I know God is with you. I pray you feel the peace that only He can provide. I am thinking of you and Cassidy, Z, Mr. & Mrs. Bolt, your parents and the entire family. The hole in my heart does not even compare to yours. I am so very sorry!!

Love--Margaret (McClain) Dill, Peyton and Calob McClain

Dennis, Zach and Cassidy,

Our hearts are heavy with sadness since we learned of Casey's death. We had heard that you all were coming home to Gulfport. Our Lord and Savior had another homecoming planned. We know that His ways are better than ours, even though it is hard to understand. You all are the shining example of a loving, Christian family. We are thankful to have known and loved Casey. We pray for comfort for each of you and that God leads you in the days and months ahead.

Leigh and I grew up together, I loved her like a sister and she will be dearly missed. We shared a lot of happy times together as well as the sad. Leigh I love you, I know you are in God's hands now looking down on us. I will be praying for your family and kids. Rest in peace my friend.





with love Teresa Laws Arscott

Casey and I worked together at Martin and Seibert in Martinsburg years ago. Each and every day she brought us joy, laughter and many smiles!! She was a beautiful human being.......inside and out!!



My prayers are with Dennis, the kids and the family.

I will always remember our boys playing basketball together,,,, You're in good hands now and you will be forever loved and dearly MISSED. I am so sad you're gone.

Our church family will never forget the love and care that Casey put into our childrens music ministry(Go Go Jonah)at Oxnard First Baptist. Our prayers are with you all.



Lovingly,

Pastor Dave and Sandy Farnell

LCDR Edwards,

I wanted to express my sincere sympathy in the loss of your wife. You and the children will be in my family's prayers. I never met her, but knowing you, you would have a super great wife.

Marie Adams

SOUTHDIV (Retired 2005)

I'm so heart broken hearted, and I know you all are. But I know Leigh is in a better place today praising her Savior, Jesus. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you, and we'll continue to be during this time. May the Lord hold you in His loving arms, and may you feel His love and presence at this time. God bless, Charlotte Metz Peterson formally of Laurens county.

I am very sad that you are gone, but I know you are in good hands, you will be missed dearly and in my thoughts and prayers everyday. I am very sad over in Iraq that you are know longer with us. I enjoyed every minute that I hanged out with you,your parents, Dennis's parents and the kids. I will always remember the great times we had together. You will always hold a special place in my heart as you are and will always be a very close and dear friend. God Bless you Casey, your parents, Dennis, Dennis's parents and the kids.

Dennis,



I can't tell you how sorry I was to hear the unfortunate news of your wife's passing. I never met Casey personally, but she was certainly a great judge of character based on the fact that she chose you to spend her life with. I've been thinking about your family often and we're still keeping you all in our prayers.



God Bless

Fred

In this life, God gives us the opportunity to meet special people - people who you just connect with and have a special friendship and love that no matter what the miles are between you - or the time between calls or e-mails - that when you hear each other's voice - you feel happy, comforted and like no time has passed at all. Casey was that special friend to me. As military wives, we understood the responsibilities of supporting our husbands while bearing the load of everything at home with love and honor. She did that all so well. My heart is breaking as I can't stand the thought of not hearing her voice again. I know that she has gone home, but I don't understand why. I have lost my Mom and my father-in-law in the past 6 months due to disease and a stroke - but Casey - how do I figure this one out. I guess I don't. I just rely on my faith that someday I will understand and find peace in her loss.



I will lift Dennis, Zach and Cassidy in my prayers, as well as her family and friends who I know have broken hearts too.



I thank God that I took the time to talk to her just a couple weeks ago and that God brought two military families through the Panhandle of Martinsburg all those years ago - so that we could be lifelong friends.



I love you Casey.



Susie

Casey will be missed and will be remembered forever. Even though she was states away, she is still part of the RDN family. We love you Casey and your dear family. We will miss you.

Love Jorie and fellow RDN Teachers and parents.