Bettie Rose Edger 87, of Coltons Point, MD passed away on June 27, 2011 at the Washington Hospital Center. Born April 17, 1924 in Columbus, OH, she was the daughter of the late Augustus and Maude (Jolley) Crider.

Bettie retired as a secretary from the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, DC with over 40 years of loyal federal service. Bettie loved cooking, gardening, boating, and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Bettie was a true dog lover and throughout the years her dogs were a companion that she greatly cherished.

Bettie married her high school sweet heart, William Edward Edger on December 9, 1941 and raised 7 children during their 57 years of marriage.

Bettie is survived and will be missed by 4 sons; William Wayne Edger (Gale) of Avenue, MD, Jack Ray Edger (Rosemary) of Davidsonville, MD, Randy G. Edger (Marylynn) of Bowie, MD, and Jeff L. Edger (Nita-deceased) of Huntingtown, MD, along with 2 daughters, Jill A. Shertzer (Chris) of Huntingtown, MD and Judy A. Felkamp (Bob) of Drayden, MD, 17 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren.

She is predeceased by her husband, William Edward Edger, brother, Max Lamarr Crider and son, Gerald Lamarr Edger.

Family will receive friends for Bettie's Life Celebration on Tuesday, July 5, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Charles Memorial Gardens.

Pallbearers will be Bettie's grandsons; Andy Edger, Wayne Edger, Greg Edger, Jeremy Edger, Ryan Edger, Nick Gosnell and Lee Russell.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Southern Maryland Office, P.O. Box 1889, LaPlata, MD 20646.

Arrangements provided by the Brinsfield Funeral Home, P.A., Leonardtown, MD.