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EDITH CHRISTINE LANE
On December 26, 2011 of Washington, DC. Beloved and cherished mother of Roberta Cooper, Anna Parker, Robert Cooper, and Nathan Lane. Also survived by her mother, Thelma N. Lane; two sisters Arzina and Elizabeth Lane; two brothers Raymond Lane (Olivia) and Theodore Garvin; eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren; best friend Peter G. Sam; and a host of nieces, nephews, and friends. Family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until time of service, 11 a.m. on Tuesday, January 3 at St. Stephen Baptist Church, 5757 Temple Hill Rd., Temple Hills, MD. Arrangements by WATSON.
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Memories and Condolences
for Edith Lane
January 31, 2012
Eball I will always remember the good times we had together our road trips, going out to breakfast and dinner you cooking me my favorite meal BBQ Rib and Macaroni Cheese for my birthday or when I was feeling down. Im going to miss hearing you yell HEYYY DYL LANNNN no one can say it like you. Eball I talk to your ashes and I hope you can hear because you are the only one who can save me from my mommy when I get in trouble. I going to miss you very much I love you Eball but I know you are in heaven watching us.
January 31, 2012
Dear Mommy,
Today is a rough day I'm at work and can't stop crying. It's been one month and five days that you took you last breath and it feels like it just happen. I'm still thanking God for your life, praising His Holy name, praying for peace and strength; but every time I turn around someone is in tears over your passing. I'm trying so hard, people don't realize that I too am hurting you were my strength. They want to stay in the sorrow and not rejoice in the fact that you are no longer suffering. I try to dig up a third of your strength to console them, I'm not you, I need you! This strong women act sucks, how could you do it, you where the voice of reason to many including me. Through my tears I try to hear your voice there is nothing but the sound of my own whimpering. But I'm doing the best I can, I'm trying to keep Momma lifted, she misses you so much. I may have lost my mother but she has lost her child and because of her and my boys this is why I keep holding on. May His peace be with you till we meet again; till we reach that distant shore and we'll shed a tear no more, may God give us strength to endure, till we meet again. With all my love, your loving daughter Roberta XXXXOOOO
chyrelle
January 26, 2012
the other night i drempt I was at your house and I looked up and I asked everyone where you were and I saw you coming downstairs and I asked if you were ok and you replied back to me with a sweet smile and said yes "I'm ok" and then you went upstairs. I miss you so much i love you sweetie...
chyboonie
chyrelle
January 18, 2012
your still on my mind all of the time...miss you a lot! I was in class today thinking about our funny momemts together! I walk around campus feeling empty in a way...usually when im out alone I call you but now theres I don't have you to talk or laugh with anymore! but I love you muchoo love yah!
Chyboonie
January 18, 2012
To my Grandma, Aunts and Uncles I know what you are feeling I'm sorry for your lost. The love of my mom has not left you; please know I love you all just as much! Each one of you holds a piece of her for me, when I need a word of encouragement I have Ma and Zina, when I need a laugh I have Liz and Sug; when I need someone who will have my back, I have you Raymond. She left bits of herself in each of you and I feel so blessed that she had a relationship with her family. Edie would quote Toby and say we may not sit every Sunday at each other's table but we are still FAMILY! Thank you all for being there for me and having my back, I couldn't get through this without your love and support. Please let us keep her legacy going, we have to stay together so that her work wouldn't be in vain. I love you with all my heart Roberta XXOO
January 18, 2012
This weekend went rather smooth I felt your presence in choir rehearsal and throughout Saturday. After one song Darius got caught up and went into worship. I know you where there because out of the blue, softly he starts singing “Praise Him…Jesus Blessed Savior He's worthy to be Praise…” Right there he broke me down all I could remember was you mouthing the words while I song it to you on your hospital bed. I said it then and I'll keep saying it; all we have is our Praise! I thank God for your life, I thank Him for saving your soul and for you pushing me to get it right with Him. Saturday what a powerfully moment, you know how the Choraleers do; we have service when we are just talking to each other. I'd praised Him so hard Eball, I think I darn near shouted my knee caps off! LOL - Holding on to your memory and walking in the path you put me until I walk up to you again much, much love sweetie - your loving daughter, Roberta.
Berta and The Boys
January 17, 2012
January 13, 2012
Every day is a struggle for me but I keep pushing, the hurt hasn't lessened one bit I'm still crying. Why do people say it will get better as each day goes by? I don't think I would really want that; because to me it will mean I'm forgetting you. I sleep with your blanket and your picture on my pillow next to me, Eball I'm trying but this is some kind of crazy hurt. My life is so different without you, I never thought this could happen, I tried everything to keep you here but I lost to God. By the way I don't think that was a fair fight He had the upper hand. (Smiles)
Last night Glo and I talked a long time she made me feel so good. I know what you are saying now (Girl find your own friends) well I did through you. I know if I need her she will be there for me and the boys thanks. But as I was saying we talked and laughed at you and the crazy things you would do and say. Then I went to sleep looking at your picture and a smile on my face. You where in my dream, I could see you in the choir stand singing; I guessed that was because I went back to the choir last night as you said for me to do. But here is the thing that got me, you were singing this: I think I'll run on, to see what the end is going to be, God in Heaven has a long white robe up there waiting for me. Now get this; why I can see you singing but it was Deacon Blair's voice I was hearing. I woke up laughing cause that was so you Eball; we would be singing and you would be moving your lips and nothing would be coming out. (LOL ) Thanks of making me smile I love you more than words can ever express. You are still my personal black Carol Burnett – what a funny and smart lady you were. Oh and mommy I know you are wearing your White Robe, Diva Style cause you don't wear nothing shabby. So wear your Robe sweetie and show the new comers how to walk on those streets of gold. Work it baby! Your loving daughter Roberta XXOO
Towanna Boykin
January 11, 2012
Eball This is Towanna, I will like to say thank you for the little time we spent together, Its was some of the best time, I have had in a long time. Because of you I will make sure I will go on a vacation every year. Eball I am so lost for words, for the last week I catch my self talking to you. I Love You and I will Miss You Deeply.
Darius Wheeler
January 9, 2012
One of the dearest people to ever grace earth!!!!
Chelan Ross
January 9, 2012
Aunt Edith you will be truly mIss,But always loved & never be forgotten love Squeaky
January 9, 2012
LOVE YOU EBALL,REST IN PEACE....I KNOW YOU ARE IN A BETTER PLACE.YOU WILL ALWAYS REMAIN IN OUR HEART.YOUR SMILE!!!!WILL ALWAYS GLOW....YOUR SIS,ZINA
Deborah Dixon
January 9, 2012
RIP EBall. You will surely be missed.
Me and My Mommy
Roberta Cooper
January 9, 2012
Words can never express the emptiness I feel. I hurt with my whole heart, the pain is so deep that I think I would lose my mind but, I know I have to pull it together because you left me with a long order of things I must fulfill; trips, parties, turkey wings for Glo and taking Mom out. I remember our little talk if anything happens to you I was to take care of Sam, that there goes without question. He the only father I know and he love me like I was his blood. Edie you couldn't pick a better man for me to look up to.
Just the other day I thought of something funny and reach for the phone to call you; I felt like something had been kicked me in gut; I had no one to call. You where too young , you weren't suppose to leave me I just want to scream, I wish this would all be dream and I would wake and run to hug you again to give you mushy kisses and hear you say “Girl get off me, you know I don't do that kissy, kissy stuff” and kiss me anyway. (FAITH) “WHERE IS YOUR FAITH ROBERTA?” That is what you would say to me when things got rough; I know my faith is in the hands of the Almighty, the one who lent you to me. You will always be my baby; I pray that God keeps me sane to live up to your expectations. I have plenty of memories and lesson that I plan to pass on, I'm no Edith Lane but God knows I've been taught by the best! Rest on sweetie I think I can do it, I'm going lean on those who love you most.
Wanda Steptoe
January 6, 2012
To the Lane family
I am deeply saddened to hear of Edith's passing! I know her through her work at TCP and I am thankful that the Lord allowed our paths to meet. I have so many memories of conversations with her and how we laughed and talked about many things. When I needed to speak with someone at TCP, I often waited until the afternoon so she and I could talk before I spoke with whomever I needed.
I have missed her smiling face and voice but will always cherish our talks and the relationship we established.
God bless and comfort you during this time!
Wanda Steptoe
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Cheryl DeLoatch-Lane
January 6, 2012
You were and will always be my mother-in-law Eball. Every time I look at my daughter, I see your smile reflected in hers. I want to say that I am so thankful that I got the opportunity to know you and love you. You will never, ever be forgotten. I know that you were on loan to us from God and that He decided that it was time for you to return to Him. We will meet again. Until then Angel, may you rest in the arms of the Heavenly Father. You were truly a wonderful and special gift from God! I will love and remember you always!
With Love James Lane
January 3, 2012
Edie would have dinners and cookouts and make sure that everyone was included. She never wanted anyone to feel left out. She was a huge part of bringing our family closer together and making me feel comfortable. I will miss Edie. When she spoke to you, it made you feel like you were important. She made you feel like her whole attention was on you and that she didn't have anything else to do. I don't know if I would ever have gone on a cruise, but it was because of Edie that I finally did it. She was that convincing and although she wasn't really feeling well, her concern was whether we would be ok. That's the kind of person she was and if there were more people like her in the world, it would definitely be a better place. From me and my family "Edie, rest in peace."
Joan (Yvonne Green) Woods
January 3, 2012
RIP EDITH!
mary walker
January 3, 2012
Mrs. Thelma, Arzina, Elizabeth and Raymond, I am an old childhood friend, I am sorry to here about Edith; I remember when we were kids, Edith was so sincere and had a beautiful smile, which I see she kept. I am Mary Frances Lane/Walker,I lived in the back of you all on 10th street, n. w. May God Bless you during this most difficult time. Peace and Blessing to all of you. Edith is resting with the angeles.
mary(mae) smith
January 3, 2012
I am sorry to hear of Edies passing . when i heard all i could think about was her an Rose and the Redskins,she is in a better place she is at a place were there is no sickness only praises and joy. Mary Smith(Mae)
LaVerne Law
January 3, 2012
Edie, I miss you and your wonderful insight on life. I will always remember you as you were. I know we should be prepared but we never are. Please say hello to my Krys for me.
Raymond Lane
January 3, 2012
Edith you are the leader of this family nothing move without your blessing. You have bought this family together and I thank for all you did, the nights I leave work with heavy thoughts on my mine it didn't matter what time it was you were there Big SIS I Love you and miss you but I know you always there we will be talking LOVE YOU
Luna Harrison
January 2, 2012
Liz and family I am so sorry for your lost. I know how much Edith meant to the entire Family. I will keep all of you in my prays. You must keep the tradition that Edith and the rest of you have started. God Bless!
Karla DeLoatch
January 2, 2012
Eball,
The few times I came to your house to either pick up Chy or as a child visiting from California I will always remember your warm smile and loving heart. You are gone on to a better place and as Aunt to Chyrelle I will be sure to help both her and Cheryl get through this time of sadness. You will be missed greatly and were loved by many. I always looked forward to picking Chy up from the airport to hear all the great things you had done for her during her yearly summer visits. I will always carry a special place in my heart for you. Sleep in heavenly peace. Until we meet again..
Joan (Yvonne Green) Woods
January 2, 2012
I am deeply saddened to read about Edith's passing. I am an old childhood friend of the family. Although, I have not seen you guys in years, Mary Lane and I oftened talked about the Ms. Thelma. Our family....the Green's were very close to your family. I see Edith still had that beautiful smile. You guys will be in my prayers and Edith girl, I am sure you will be missed! Ms. Thelma, Arzina and Elizabeth; and the rest of the family......Be encouraged and know that Edith is only a heartbeat away. BE BLESSED! Sooooo sorry I will not be able to make the Homegoing Celebration for Edith, just know that I am thinking of you. Yvonne Green
January 2, 2012
Nate, Roberta and other family members. I am still having a hard time processing the fact that Edith is gone. Those times we were in Roanoke Rapids together will be cherished. Her beautiful smile will always be remembered. Edith was a very special person and I knew that from the very first time we met. I hope that her not being here physically will not keep up apart. Bennie and I love all of you and one thing I will always remember is how Edith and her co-horts came to our home for the very first time and I left all of them with Bennie watching the Dallas/Redskin game with them wearing their Redskin garb in a Dallas household and went to the mall. That was a hoot. We love you and though Edith is gone she is not forgotten. Annie and Bennie (Walkertown, NC)
Casandra(Sondi) Reid
January 2, 2012
To my loving Aunt Edith just wanted to let you know that I love you and even though you aren't here in your earthly body I am praising the Lord that you are with us in your eternal spirit. I feel comfort to know that you are in his everlasting arms.Love you and see soon.
January 2, 2012
i will truely miss you grandma, i love you so much! whenever i needed something you were always there for me! its gonna be hard to come yo this house without you here! im gonna miss your humor your smile and our rsandom shopping trips! lol :) i love you eball
sincerely,
Chyboonie
Liz Lane
January 2, 2012
Words cannot begin to express how much I will miss you. You were always there when I needed you. When there was no one I could talk to, I always knew I could talk to you. Sometimes it seems like I can't make it without you here beside me but then I'm reassured that even though I can't see you physifcally, you're still here with me. Thanks for being my sister, my friend, and my special angel and I will see you later. Love Liz
Faith Allbritton
January 2, 2012
Sure gonna miss your wonderful smile, and everyone is still talking about your peach cobbler. Rest in peace girlfriend.
charles douglass
January 2, 2012
To let all know she was a wonderful person and co-worker. She will be missed.
From the Staff of Watson Funeral Home
January 2, 2012
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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