Frances Edmunds

I am proud to say that I was Mrs. Edmunds' Secretary at the Historic Charleston Foundation from the fall of 1968, just after her husband had died, to December 1969, when my husband's US Navy ship was transferred to the West Coast. She called me "Yankee Girl" with affection and I will always remember the thrilling introduction to cutting-edge historic preservation I received while working there. I am sorry she was ill for so long, but will cherish the memories, especially of her keen sense...

Mrs. Edmunds and I shared more than a birthday! We shared many laughs when I was a child and Many Pines is as much a part of my life as my own family. The soft and sweet Lady with a beautiful laugh will always be remembered fondly amongst our family! May God bless you all give you comfort as only He can.

To the Family of the Late Mrs. Frances Edmunds, You wouldn't know me, but I was hired by your Lovely wife to work at St.Cecila Ball I am the niece of the
Late Albert W. Hunt & Irene&Ella for many years, Mrs. Edmunds was a truly lovely person whom we all respect and admired, Charleston will truly miss her
and her contribution to the Historical
Pres. Society, a great person who I admired, she will always be remembered
by me.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

All of my life I heard wonderful things about Frances from my Grandmother Elizabeth Hayes Lucas Edmunds. I see she did not embellish- a GREAT lady indeed!

Charleston and your family have lost a true icon. We are all so blessed because of Frances’ energy and tenacity. I am sorry that my own personal health issues are keeping me out of town and therefore away from her funeral. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Sincerely, John