Annie L. Edwards

The Obituary Annie Lue Edwards, the daughter of the late Annie Pearl Ellison and John Wesley Burton, Sr., was born in Alexandria, Virginia on May 31, 1938. She transitioned to eternal rest on July 26, 2023. At the early age of six, Annie joined Mount Jezreel Baptist Church, gave her life to the Lord and was baptized by the late Reverend David L. Miles. She loved coming to church, attending Sunday school, helping with baby contests, plays, Mother’s Day programs, Children’s Day and singing with the Junior Choir. A few years later her mother became very ill, and Annie and her four siblings went to live with her Aunt Drucie and Uncle George Robinson in Newberry, South Carolina. Bush River Baptist became her new church home, she continued to faithfully serve the Lord singing in the Junior Choir and serving as the church clerk until graduating from Gallman High School. After graduation Annie returned to Alexandria, Virginia and to Mount Jezreel Baptist Church. She worked at the Hot Shoppes Restaurant where she met her husband of 43 years George T. Edwards, who preceded her in death. From this union three daughters were born; Carolyn, Keitha (who preceded her in death), and Yolette. Annie was also employed at Merkle Printing Press and McDonald & Eudy Printing for many years. After returning to Mt. Jezreel, she joined the Gospel Chorus, sang with the Mass Choir, and served as Secretary. Years later Annie was appointed a Church Deaconess by the Reverend Johnny Suggs and served as the Deaconess Board Treasurer. Annie also served as the Chairperson for Women’s Day and the Church Anniversary for three years in a row. And she was a long-time member of the Miles Memorial Ministry, serving as President. Later, she was appointed as Vice Chairperson for the Deaconess Board by the late Reverend Richard E. Woods, Sr. Annie loved her church; she was a faithful and dedicated member until her health declined. She was a great cook, known for her delicious homemade cakes and pies. Annie was a stylish, classy, and elegant woman, she was the Queen of beautiful hats and fancy suits. She loved spending time with family and friends. Her beautiful spirit will forever be in our hearts, and she will be missed by all who loved her. She leaves to cherish her memories: daughters, Carolyn Palmer and Yolette Edwards; grandchildren, Wm. Carl Isler, II (Kimberly Raines-Isler), Marcus McLain, Isaiah Isler, Candice Henry, and Jaden Thompson; and great grandchildren, Zoë Henry, Kendall Isler, and Olivia Henry; sisters, Lalar Mae Edwards and Marilene Wright; brothers, Ollie Burton and John Burton, Jr.; sister-in-law Gloria Bates; son-in-law William Carl Isler, and a host of nieces and nephews, other relatives, and close friends.

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Annie L. Edwards

May 31, 1938 - July 26, 2023