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JOAN EDLEY Obituary
Joan Bien Edley (Age 78)
Died April 20, 2020, at Dulles Health and Rehab Center, in Fairfax County, Virginia of COVID-19 complications. Joan was born in Newark, New Jersey. She grew up in Laurence Harbor, New Jersey and through the years resided in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Florida and Virginia. After her retirement, Joan served as a Foster Grandparent for Prince Georges' County Maryland, and volunteered at Chillum Elementary School, Hyattsville, Maryland for 20 years. Joan was a caring wife, mother, and grandmother and will be deeply missed.Predeceased by her husband Joseph Edley; brothers Fred and Joseph Bien; sisters Marie Schwartz, Anna Parkstrom, Regina Silette; and granddaughter Nadine Gifford. Survived by her daughter Maryjo (Edley) and her husband Robert Gifford of Winchendon, Massachusetts, daughter, Robyne Edley Kenton and her husband Steven Kenton of Great Falls, Virginia; brother Richard Bien; twin-sister Jane Jennings, and sister Betty Cuoco; grandchildren Robert Joseph and Nathanial Gifford and Ivy, Emma, and Joseph Kenton.Services will be held at a future date after the coronavirus situation eases.
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Memories and Condolences
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Theresa Argiropoulos
April 28, 2020
Wishing you feelings of comfort, moments of peace, and memories of joy during this difficult time.
Kay Kenton
April 27, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
N. S.
April 27, 2020
My deepest sympathy to the family of Joan Edley. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief.
Psalm 94:17-19
Jerry westcott
April 27, 2020
I miss you aunt Joan
Raymond Lafleur
April 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss Robyne and MaryJo. I only had the chance to meet your mom a few times but I know you both loved and cared about her and for her. My deepest sympathies to both of you in this very difficult time.
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