Maxine (Tompkins) Edwards

Maxine Tompkins Edwards, 78, of Pinopolis, wife of James G. “Jim” Edwards passed away Wednesday April 29, 2020.

Maxine was born November 11, 1941 in Conway, South Carolina a daughter of Arthur C. Tompkins and Geanwood Smith Watson.

A loving wife and mother, Maxine was the retired owner and operator of Heritage Cleaners and a member of Moncks Corner United Methodist Church. She loved to play bridge and was a former member of the Moncks Corner and Pinopolis Bridge Clubs. She had also been a member of the Pinopolis Garden Club and Book Club. She will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Surviving in addition to her husband are two daughters- Carole Edwards and her husband, Michael Bayless, of Pinopolis; Sarah Edwards Kemp and her husband, Martin, of Pinopolis; a grandson- Brant Bayless also of Pinopolis; a brother- Carl A. Tompkins and his wife, Judy, of Gilbert, SC. In addition to her parents, Maxine was predeceased by a son- Dave Edwards.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.