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ANNADEL WILE EDWARDS
Of Alexandria, VA; formerly of Chevy Chase, MD, passed away peacefully Sunday, September 25, 2011 at age 98. Born November 19, 1912 in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Educated at La Crosse State Teachers College with Masters Degree from University of Wisconsin in Madison. Lived two years in Germany before college with fathers brother. Taught seven years of high schools in Lodi, Wisc and Chicago Heights, Ill. Joined US Government Office Of Censorship during WW2. After war served overseas as civilian in Vienna, Austria with OSS and G2. Joined CIA in 1948 until retirement in 1972. Married Hamilton Edwards 1978 who passed in 1985. Active member of 4th Church of Christ Scientist and other Christian Science organizations. Survived by nieces, nephews and cousins. Service Ingleside at Rock Creek, 3050 Military Rd., NW, Washington, DC, 11 a.m. in chapel on October 29. Memorial contributions may be made to Lynn House, 4400 W. Braddock Road, Alexandria, VA 22304-1010.
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Patrick Maney
December 27, 2025
Annadel Wile was my mother's (Blanche Fobart Maney) roommate in Lodi, Wisconsin, where both taught. They had graduated from teachers's colleges in Wisconsin. They became lifelong friends, and Annadel had a great influence on my mother. I met Annadel several times when I was growing up, including at her father's apartment in Milwaukee. Just, now, long after my mother's death, tracking down the great friends and influences on her life.
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Jonathan Katz
October 24, 2011
Annadel was a unique, wondeful and loving person and we will miss her wit, good humor and friendship. Jonathan Katz (Washington, DC)
Riley J Elwood
October 18, 2011
Mrs. Edwards ("Annadel") was a wonderful, caring, and generous person. I will never forget her laugh and love to travel. She's been a friend and mentor to many around the world and always had time to listen to others. Her Christian Scientist church affiliation all her life contributed to her longevity and zest for life. She took care of my uncle Hamilton Edwards in the last part of his life and saw that he was comfortable until his passing. I will truly miss you Annadel and forgive me if I mispelled anything here. Her nephew (on the Edwards-side) Riley J. Elwood.
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