Laura Felicia Edens, 60 of California, MD died October 16, 2010 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis, MD.

Born January 22, 1950 in Queens, NY she was the daughter of Joseph Manca of Jamison, PA and the late Theresa Mary (Aglialaro) Jamison.

Laura was a paraeducator for the St. Mary's County Board of Education.

Laura is survived by her husband, Robert E. Edens, Jr., son, Andrew J. Edens of Lexington Park, MD, siblings, Vivienne Smith, Renzo Manca of North Wales, PA and Cindy Manca of Ruckersville, VA.

Family will receive friends for Laura's Life Celebration on Friday, October 22, 2010 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home, 22955 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown, MD 20650. A Funeral Service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m. in the Brinsfield Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lupus Foundation of America, Greater Washington Chapter, 2000 L Street, NW, Suite 732, Washington, DC 20036.

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