Obituaries

Jean May Edwards VanCedarfield, 71, of Martinsville, Virginia, passed away at her home on Sunday, April 26, 2026. She was born in Middletown, Connecticut, on October 2, 1954, to the late William L. Edwards and Bertha Edwards.

Jean was of the Christian faith, and a member of Christ’s Church in Martinsville, Virginia. She attended Valley Regional School in Deep River, Connecticut. Her creativity was evident in the arts and crafts she created; she especially enjoyed embroidering. Although she is no longer present, her legacy of love and faith will always be remembered.

She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Ernest Vancedarfield, Jr.; daughters, Rebecca VanCedarfield, Kimberly Martin (Ben), Jennifer Emfinger (Gary); son, Jason VanCedarfield (Samantha); sixteen grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Wright Funeral Service Martinsville Chapel, with Pastor Tim Bredamus officiating. Interment will follow at Fair Haven Memorial Park. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service.

Wright Funeral Service & Crematory is serving the family.