Diane Edwards 71 of Irvine passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at the Baptist Health Hospital in Richmond. She was born June 19, 1950 in Irvine to Barry and Jean Tipton. She was a homemaker and a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine. She is survived by her husband James Edwards of Irvine, three sons James Edwards JR (Jennifer) of Richmond, Virgil Edwards (Rebecca) of Richmond, Paul Edwards (Jesse) of Richmond, a daughter Diana Kerr (Michael) of Arizona, five grandchildren, three great grandchildren, three brothers Elihu Tipton (Katrina) of Winchester, Harold Tipton (Bertha) of London, James Tipton (Diane) of Winchester, four sisters Patty Watson (Howard) of Richmond, Linda Means of Richmond, Norma Nixon of Winchester and Nina Cooper of Irvine. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters Neal Pearson and Joann Frost. Funeral services will be held 12 PM Tuesday, September 28, 2021 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Irvine with Bro. Sherl Thomas officiating. Friends may visit Tuesday from 10 AM till time of the service. Burial will be in the Edwards Cemetery in Irvine. Grayson Funeral Home is in charge of services.