Ida Edwards Clayton, 83, of Laurel, Md. and Burlington, NC passed away at Adventist White Oak Medical Center on December 17, 2024. Born on January 2, 1941 in Burlington, NC, daughter of Willis Gaston and Annie Irene Edwards, both deceased.
Ida began working at the National Security Agency in 1963, then left to teach Junior High School in Plattsburgh, NY while her husband, Buddy, served honorably in the Air Force until 1967. She moved to Laurel, Md. and resumed working at the National Security Agency from 1968 until retiring in 2001.
Mrs. Clayton was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Buddy. She is survived by her children Jeffrey Clayton (Robin) and Elizabeth Clayton Correia (Will Younger) of Hagerstown, Md. Her greatest joy was spending time with her nine grandchildren Casey, Lucas, Tyler, Alexis, Zachary, Evan, Travis, Mason, Jameson and bonus grand Jaida. She cherished time spent at her annual girls’ retreat at the beach with lifelong friends Brenda “Sissy” Butner, Judy Wrape Fetzner, Fran Anne Windham Johnson, Mary Dawn Dobson, and sister-in-law, Tommie Edwards. Ida is also survived by her cherished twin siblings Donnie Edwards (Mitzi) of Moultrie, Ga. and Connie Edwards Martin (Bob) of Elon, NC and many adored cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers William and John Edwards.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM at Lowe Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 2-3:45PM prior to the service.
Saturday, January 11, 2025
4:00 - 4:45 pm (Eastern time)
Lowe Funeral Home Chapel
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