EDITH GREGG

Edith Bernadette Liot Gregg  
Born in Normandy, France December 24, 1926. Died peacefully in Washington, DC, April 22, 2018.To family, she was affectionately called Mimi. Raised by her parents on the importance of etiquette, reverence for her French heritage, and strong Catholic faith. She grew up in Normandy before and during the occupation and returned to her beloved France as often as possible.Mimi worked as a French/English translator and teacher, while helping the American Red Cross, during which time she met and married Frank Gregg, a US Army soldier, in 1948. Mimi was the lead parent in raising her five children as duty stations changed across Europe and the US.Mimi's energy and love of fashion led her to work for Gucci, St. Laurent, Elizabeth Arden, and Neiman Marcus. She was happiest when she was with family, cooking, sitting by the ocean, and dancing until her high heels came off. Well into her 80's Mimi did volunteer work at St. Louis de France Church, and the French Embassy.She is survived by her four children, Katherine, Lawrence, Patricia, and Christopher, their spouses, her four grandchildren, Alexandra, Danielle, Donnie, and Evan. She is joining her parents, sister, brother-in-law, son, Dennis and grandson, Erik in heaven.A celebration of life will be held at St. John Neumann's Church, 620 N. Bestgate Road, Annapolis, MD on May 14 at 10:30 a.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Edith's name, to the Army Distaff Foundation and Knollwood, 6200 Oregon Ave NW, Washington, DC 20015.