Edith Martin Wagstaff of Scottsburg, VA passed away September 17, 2017. She was born in Halifax County, VA on May 14, 1932 and was 85 years of age. She was the daughter of the late Letcher Martin and the late Macie Newton Martin. She was married to the late Earl Lorenzo Wagstaff. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Edith Martin Wagstaff is survived by: Three SonsJames Wagstaff and wife Linda of Halifax, VADean Wagstaff and wife Peggy of Scottsburg, VADanny Wagstaff and wife Cheryl of Stafford, VA Two SistersColleen Walker of Scottsburg, VAGeraldine Watts of Scottsburg, VA Seven Grandchildren Ten Great Grandchildren ***Preceded in death by*** One GrandsonMichael Wagstaff Funeral service will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at Bethel Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Smith officiating. Burial to follow in church cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday, September 19 from 7:00 until 8:30 P.M. at Powell Funeral Home and other times at her home, 4146 Bethel Road, Scottsburg, VA. For memorials please consider Bethel Baptist Church, 4198 Bethel Road, Scottsburg, VA. Online condolences may be directed to www.powellfuneralinc.com. Arrangements are by: Powell Funeral Home, 1603 Wilborn Ave., South Boston, VA 24592.https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/DRQNP3NC8GZ5J5F3