Edna Earle Stephens Friddle

A life-long resident of Apex, Edna Earle was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Ernest Stephens, Sr. and Lacy Rebecca Smith Stephens; her brother, Charles Ernest Stephens, Jr.; and her husband of 55 years, Charles Vernon Friddle.

Edna graduated from Apex High School and Hardbarger’s Business College. She worked in a number of bookkeeping and secretarial positions, culminating her career as a technical typist for a team of NASA scientists.

“Miss Edna” is survived by her daughter, Debbie Friddle Lineberry and husband Bill, and her son, Charles M. Friddle and wife Terry; four grandchildren, who were her “special Sunshine,” Paige Lineberry King and husband James, Kim Friddle Tetterton and husband Travis, Megan Friddle, and Andrew Lineberry; and great granddaughter, Meredith Tetterton.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Monday, November 12, 2012, at Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St., Apex, NC.

A funeral service will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, November 13, 2012, at Apex Baptist Church, 100 S. Salem St. Apex. Burial will follow in the Apex Cemetery.

Flowers are welcome or donations to Hospice of Wake County, Apex United Methodist Church or Apex Baptist Church.

Online condolences may be made to www.apexfuneral.net