Charlotte Louise Edwards, 77

ROCK HALL, Md. - Charlotte Louise Edwards, of Rock Hall, died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2008, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was 77.

Mrs. Edwards was born March 22, 1930, in Centreville, daughter of the late Alva and Bertha (Morris) Stant.

She was a 1947 graduate of Chestertown High School.

She worked at Peoples Bank of Rock Hall for 25 years as head teller.

Mrs. Edwards later owned and operated Don Edwards Seafood.

She and her brother-in-law most recently owned and operated the Lankford Bay Marina in Rock Hall.

She attended Kent County Medical Adult Day Care.

Mrs. Edwards was a member of the Eastern Star.

She loved cats and enjoyed flowers, people, music and playing the organ.

Mrs. Edwards loved her grandchildren and Peggy's family.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded by her husband of 49 years, Donald Edwards in 1996; and her brother, Lee Stant.

Mrs. Edwards is survived by her son, Carlton Edwards and his wife Peggy of Chestertown; two grandchildren, Stephanie Usilton and her husband Danny of Rock Hall and Michael Edwards of Salisbury; and three great-grandchildren, Ben and Brian Usilton and Aerianna Edwards.

Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Rock Hall.

Pallbearers are Charles Edwards, Mark Joiner, Calvin Kendall, John A. Groves, Carroll Thompson and Al Christine.

Instead of flowers, memorials donations are suggested to Kent County Medical Adult Day Care, Rock Hall Volunteer Fire Co. or Wesley Chapel Cemetery Fund.

Arrangements by Galena Funeral Home of Stephen L. Schaech.