Marie Edwards

Marie Edwards, daughter of the late Henry and Flora Richardson was born on June 6, 1922, in Rome Georgia. Mrs. Edwards completed the fourth grade and found employment as a Domestic Engineer for many years before she retired. Mrs. Edwards had two children, a daughter, Shirley Ann Swan and a son, John Lewis Swan, Jr. whom were reared by their paternal grandparents. After Mrs. Edwards separated from Mr. John Swan, Sr. in the 1940’s, she lost contact with Mr. Swan and their children. Mrs. Edwards relocated to Baltimore, Maryland, where she met and married William Edwards, from whom she later separated. Mrs. Edwards found a new life and friends, when she moved into the 2100 Block of Boyd Street. Neighbors who later became friends reported, Mrs. Edwards knew no strangers and was always willing to lend a hand to help someone. She was known to sweep her block and the alley, which she attributed to getting her exercise and keeping her neighborhood clean. She always had a smile and rarely was she seen being mad. When she could no longer live in her home and moved to an assisted living facility and later to a nursing home, she made friends at each location and offered to help others in need. For a period of time, she was able to attend medical adult day care, where she actively participated in all the activities, especially singing, dancing and having a good conversation. Mrs. Edwards followed the Baptist faith and when she was able, she loved to attend church services. Peacefully on the afternoon of Saturday, September 7, 2013, Mrs. Edwards entered eternal rest at the Arlington West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Baltimore, Maryland. We shall miss her smile and witty sense of humor, but trust in a loving God who knows best. Mrs. Edwards leaves to cherish her memory: neighbors and friends, Ms. Bertha Nixon, Mrs. Loretta Falcon and Mrs. Gwendolyn Johnson; the staff of the Baltimore City Health Department–Aging and CARE Services; Ruth’s Comfort and Care ALF; Levindale Medical Adult Day Services; Alice Manor Nursing Home; and during the last months of her life, Dr. Daniel R. Howard and Arlington West Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

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Marie Edwards

June 6, 1922 - September 7, 2013