Beulah Gaines Edwards, 86, of California, MD died December 31, 2013, at Hospice House of St. Mary's in Callaway, MD. She was born February 11, 1927 in South Pittsburg, TN to the late Washington Gaines and Laura Lovey Johnson.

On June 6, 1946, Beulah married her late husband, George W. Edwards. They were married 16 years before his death in 1962.

She was a practical nurse for Moccasin Bend Mental Hospital until her retirement.

She was a long time member of Second M.B. Church and served in various capacities. Beulah loved to travel across the United States. She particularly enjoyed attending class reunions and family reunions. Her hobbies included fishing, gardening, trying new recipes, crafting of all kinds, especially crocheting and quilt and blanket making. She was a people person; volunteering as a senior citizen companion for many years. She also enjoyed attending activities for senior citizens, playing cards and board games.

Beulah is survived by her children, Laura D. Ward (Lavanders) of LaVergne, TN and Chryll E. Edwards of California, MD; her brothers, Carl Gaines of Baton Rogue, LA and Laster Gaines of Chattanooga, TN; her sister, Beatrice Franklin of Bronyx, NY and her grandson, Charles Thomas Cooke.

In addition to her parents and husband, she is also preceded in death by her son, George Edwards, Jr; and her siblings, Ruby Searcie, Josephine McCrorey, Mille Williams, R.Z. Gaines, Williard Maxwell, and Randolph Gaines.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12 noon on March 29, 2014, at Second Missionary Baptist Church, 2305 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN 37404

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Second Missionary Baptist Church's Mission Benevolent Fund, 2305 East Third Street, Chattanooga, TN.

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