Rinda Carrol Edwards Brittain, 89, of Statesville, N.C., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House. A native of Madison County, she was born on June 25, 1935, to the late George and Charlotte Robinson Edwards.

Rinda was a proud graduate of Appalachian State University and dedicated her career to teaching, retiring from Oakwood Middle School in Statesville. She shared 58 wonderful years of marriage with her late husband, Carl Lesley Frye Brittain, who preceded her in death in 2015.

In addition to her parents and husband, Rinda was preceded in death by a son, Robert P. Brittain, and a daughter, Susan E. Brittain.

An avid gardener, Rinda found joy in nurturing plants, reading, and spending precious moments with her family and beloved pets. Her unwavering faith was a cornerstone of her life, nurtured by her membership at Western Avenue Baptist Church. Rinda lived by the words of Matthew 17:20-21, demonstrating that with faith, nothing is impossible.

She is survived by her son, Michael C. Brittain, as well as her cherished grandchildren, Colin V. Davis III (Karla Acana Davis) of London, England, Matthew R. Davis of Rock Hill, S.C., and Chelsea D. Singer (Adam) of Rocky Mount, Va. Rinda also leaves behind two great-grandchildren, Colin V. Davis IV and Daisy E. Singer.

A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:15 p.m. at Oakwood Cemetery in Statesville. The family invites friends to join them for visitation prior to the service at Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home from 1 to 2 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Iredell County Animal Shelter, 430 Bristol Drive, Statesville, NC 28677.

Condolences may be shared with the family online at http://www.bunchjohnsonfuneralhome.com.

Bunch-Johnson Funeral Home of Statesville is honored to serve the Brittain family.