Obituary - Edna King Paylor

On April 3, 2024, Edna King Paylor went home to be with the Lord and be greeted by her loving family there waiting for her. She was predeceased by her husband, Earle, and her loving parents and sister and her grandson, Johnny (Erika). She was 95 and is survived by her children, David (Lesa), Robert (Loraine), and Mary Rebecca Hepler (Phil); her grandchildren, Kelsey Bowen (Grayson) and Grant, Paul and William Hepler (Janet) and Lacy Hepler Pugh; her great grandchildren, Selena, Noah, Elyse, and Gabriel; and her great-great grandchild, Niko. Edna was an extraordinary woman. She graduated from Madison College and married a Methodist minister, Earle. She was an accomplished pianist and frequently led the congregation in worship. Throughout her life she also loved to sing and perform, often with her children. After getting all three children into school, she began a long career of elder care with a Masters in Gerontology from VCU and which culminated with 10 years as the Executive Director of the Virginia Association of Non-Profit Homes for the Aging. Edna was very disciplined and was a great model of integrity to her children and all around her. She always paid attention to detail and followed through on every commitment. Many would comment that she is “just so sweet and kind”. She spent 23 years at Lakewood Manor and was well loved by all who knew her. Edna loved the mountains and she loved horses and, since 1975, has been captivated by her property in Madison County beside the national park. We miss her so much and will be glad to be reunited with her. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 18, 2024 at the Simms Center at Lakewood, 1900 Lauderdale Dr, Richmond, VA 23238.