Augustia C. Edmondson

AUGUSTIA CINDERELLA EDMONDSON was called to eternal rest on Feb. 9th 2024. She was born on November 18th 1935 in Baltimore, MD, to the late Albert Beale and Sarah Bohannon. Augustia was the 1st child born to that union which would eventually add three boys known as William, Earl, and Randolph. At the age of 3 Augustia went to live with her adoring grandparents Paymous and Esther Hooper in Lottsburg, Northumberland County, Virginia. She was raised there in the small community of Kingston surrounded by many loving friends and family. Augustia attended Holley Graded School for her early education. While attending Holley Graded School she was a member of the school’s safety patrol, where she donned a beautiful badge and uniform and traveled all over the state to march in parades. As a very young child Augustia became a member of the Lottsburg Zion Baptist Church, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior. After being baptized Augustia became an active member of the church, even singing alto in the church choir. Augustia graduated from Julius Rosenwald High School in 1955. Upon graduating Augustia moved to Baltimore to rejoin her mother and siblings. Once in Baltimore she continued her education by attending Apex Beauty School. Augustia would eventually earn her beauticians license as to begin her career as a beautician. It would be while attending Apex that she met William Edmondson, who would become her future husband. Sparks flew between the two and it would not be long before the couple would be married. Once married the couple quickly extended their young family. Augustia and William welcomed their first child La Vonne in 1958 and their next child William Edmondson Jr. just a year later. Augustia often talked about them cherishing their children and how she doted on them often dressing them like twins. Sadly, William Edmondson passed away only seven short years later. Augustia was supported by her mother afterthe death of her husband and she went to work as a domestic servant for the prestigious Carl Murphy family of Baltimore. Then in 1970 she moved to Havre De Grace, Maryland and became a custodian for the Harford County school system. In 1973 Augustia returned to Baltimore City, there she began her career as a crossing guard and substitute teacher when necessary. As a crossing guard Augustia impacted the lives of many youth. In her career span of 35 years she received many awards. Augustia received a certificate of merit from Mayor Martin O’Malley. She received citation from Governor Robert Erlich, which led city officials to inquire about renaming the corner of Poplar Grove and Edmondson Avenue (the corner she worked for 35 years) for her. While grateful for this honor, being the humble servant she was, she turned the opportunity down. The street sign remains in her home on Lauretta Avenue till this day. When not working Augustia was a member of Zion Guild #1. She was also the primary caregiver for her mother Sarah and when her brother Randolph took ill, she cared for them both until they both passed in 2017. Augustia Cinderalle Edmondson was a loving friend to many; a devoted mother, grand, and great-grandmother often allowing her children and grands to stay at her home. Augustia is survived by her son, William Jr.; daughter, Lavonne Taylor; honorary daughter, Tonia Larbi; grandchildren, Ahmond, Taneisha, Shantel, and William 3rd; great-grands, Kayla, Nevaha, Jermaine, Rio, Angela, William the 4th, Tarynn, Amair, Walter and Alice Renee; as well as many cousins, and other loved ones.

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Augustia C. Edmondson

November 18, 1935 - February 9, 2024