Edna May Doherty, 103, formerly of Indian Head, MD died on May 9, 2014 at The Hermitage Assisted Living Facility located in Solomons, MD. Edna had lived at the Hermitage since December 2002.

Edna May Warwick was born on May 1, 1911, in Washington, DC to Edna and William F. Warwick. When Edna was 5 years old she moved with her family from Washington to Indian Head, MD.

She is survived by her three sons, Patrick Doherty of Springfield, VA, Michael Doherty (Sue) of Greenville, MI and Daniel Doherty (Karen) of St. Mary's City, MD, seven grandchildren and twenty-seven great grandchildren. Her husband John Patrick (Pat) Doherty predeceased her, as did 5 sisters and 3 brothers.

Edna was one of the early graduates of the original Lackey High which at that time was located on the Naval Base in Indian Head. After graduating in 1928, she attended Strayer Business School where she trained to become a certified stenographer and office administrator. Edna began her long career as a federal government employee in the 1930s, retiring from the Naval Installation in Indian Head in 1977.

Edna and John Patrick Doherty of Somerville, MA were married at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church in Indian Head, MD on April 13, 1940. Their marriage lasted 61 years until Pat's death in May 2001.

After moving around the country throughout Pat's naval career, Edna and her family moved back to her home town of Indian Head in 1949. Edna became an active parishioner at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church where, among other activities, she sang in the choir and enjoyed the St. Mary's Bowling League. Additionally, she was actively involved in the US Navy Fleet Reserve Auxiliary in which she held several positions. In their retirement years Edna and Pat enjoyed traveling, cruising and ballroom dancing. Indian Head remained Edna's home until late in 2002 when after Pat's death she moved to the Hermitage, in Solomons MD.

Family will receive friends for Edna's Life Celebration on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea, 225 Alexander St, Solomons, MD 20688. Prayers will be recited at 6:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady Star of the Sea. Interment will follow at Resurrection Cemetery, 8000 Woodyard Road, Clinton, MD 20735.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to SMILE Ecumenical Ministries, Inc., PO Box 1276, Solomons, MD 20688.

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