Karen Virginia Krieger-Edwards

Karen Virginia Krieger-Edwards, 75, Edenton, NC, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

A native of Augusta, GA, Karen was the wife of David Samuel Edwards, III and the daughter of Robert Lyman Krieger, Sr. and Sara Frances McLarty Krieger, both deceased. Karen was a long-time educator with the Virginia Beach Schools and later retired from the Gates County Schools in North Carolina. She was an avid Virginia Tech Hokies fan. Karen had a great love for music, playing the guitar, and loved her dogs and cats dearly. She will be truly missed by all that knew her.

Survivors include her husband, David; an older brother, Robert L. “Bob” Krieger, Jr. and wife, Bonnie of Hampton, VA; younger brothers, Bill Krieger of Tabb, Va, Jack Krieger and wife, Patty of Horntown, VA, Rick Krieger and wife, Linda of Snow Hill, MD; a younger sister, Lynn Krieger Hines and husband, Mitch of Greenbackville, VA; stepchildren, Rachel Yacovissi and husband, Adam of Rock Hill, SC, Brian Edwards of Elizabeth City, NC, and Paul Edwards of Canton, OH; brother-in-law, Glenn Edwards and wife, Vicki of Union Bridge, MD; sisters-in-law, Margaret Horst of Cary, NC, and Marcia Edwards of New Windsor, MD; and five nephews, four nieces and numerous extended family and friends.

In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by an older brother, Jim Krieger; brother-in-law, Thomas “Tommy” Edwards and his wife, Laura; sister-in-law, Carol Krieger; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Dr. David Samuel Edwards, Jr. and Esther Irene Edwards.

A memorial service celebrating Karen’s will be held at a later date.

Miller & Van Essendelft Funeral Home, 735 Virginia Road, Edenton, NC is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com