Actress Ronnie Claire Edwards 1933-2016

Ronnie Claire Edwards, a veteran actress who is best known for playing Corabeth Godsey on “The Waltons” has died. She was 83 years old.

The Oklahoma-born actress began performing in 1963, but her most noted work was during the 1970s. She appeared on several television shows in various roles until taking the part of Corabeth on “The Waltons” in 1975. She remained with the series until 1981, appearing in over 100 episodes. She also appeared in three “Waltons” made-for-TV movies in 1982.

Remaning active into the 21st century, Edwards appeared in the films “Nobody’s Fool” (1986) with Roseanna Arquette, and “The Dead Pool” (1988) featuring Clint Eastwood. She was also in several TV movies such as “Sweet Bird of Youth” (1989), Guess Who’s Coming for Christmas” (1990), and other “Waltons” TV movie in 1993 and 1995. She also made appearances on such shows as “Star Trek: The Next Generation.” Edwards also landed recurring roles in a few more TV series, such as “Boone,” “Sara,” and “Just in Time,” none of these lasting more than a season.

Ronnie Clair Edwards also wrote, along with Allen Crowe, a play called “Idols of the King.” It deals with the passionate fans of Elvis Presley.

Edwards was known as a delightful storyteller when discussing her career, and published a book, “The Knife Thrower’s Assistant: Memoris of a Human Target.” Up until her death she had an active Facebook page, which was filled with tributes regarding her passing some time before news of her death hit the media.

Ronnie Claire Edwards died in her sleep on the night of June 14, 2016. She had been living in Dallas, Texas. Word of her passing was first reported on her Facebook page.

RIP, Ronnie Claire.

Ronnie Claire Edwards, who played shopkeeper Ike Godsey’s wife on the long-running TV series The Waltons, has died. She was 83. The veteran actress’s Facebook page provided the news this morning. “Our beautiful and extraordinary friend has peacefully made her final curtain call,” the post read. “Thank you all for your wonderful caring and support

Edwards, an Oklahoma City native who was living in Dallas, appeared in 107 episodes of CBS’ The Waltons from 1975 to the end of its run in 1981, playing Corabeth Walton Godsey. The period family drama centered on a Virginia mountain clan living through the Depression and World War II and ran nine seasons. She also appeared in several Waltons made-for-TV movies.

Her film credits include 1986’s Nobody’s Fool, 1988’s The Dead Pool and 1994’s 8 Seconds. According to IMDb, her last credit was the 2007 HBO series 12 Miles Of Bad Road which only shot six episodes due to the writers’ strike in 2007-2008. She later became a published author and coat designer.


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So sad to hear. I loved her as Cora Beth.

Maybe I missed it in the credits, but she also appeared in an episode of Dallas as a medium who Pam visits. It's a very good scene and Edwards plays it very well. She tells Pam that her great love is still alive. Pam thinks it's Mark but she's actually talking about Bobby.

I was really sad when I heard.



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Ronnie Claire Edwards was excellent as Corabeth. I didn't always like her, but some characters are not meant to be liked. Corabeth was a busybody who liked to point fingers. And sometimes I thought she looked like a 1940s movie starlet.