Edith Mae Zeigler was born April 9th, 1921 in North, S.C. She was preceded in death by her parents Vandy and Dessie Thomas, Sisters Adele Maury, Frances Devine, Claretha McCutcheon, brothers Jerry Thomas and James Thomas. (Deceased) four (4) sons John Miller, Herman Brisbon, Andrew Brisbon, Thomas Brisbon. With her family by her side, Edith was called home on Tuesday, May 8th, 2018. Upon leaving South Carolina, she moved to Washington, D.C. Later she met Edward Brisbon (deceased) and from that union nine (9) children were born. She attended DC public school system and received her General Education Diploma (GED). She worked for General Service Administration (GSA) and retired after 35 years of service. Affectionately known as (Dutch), Edith opened her home to family, friends and neighbors. Edith was selfless, kind, compassionate, free-spirited and full of empathy. She had a heart of gold! Her love and compassion touched so many lives. She loved hosting events for family and friends which included her community. She enjoyed taking trips to Atlantic City and Delaware. Edith loved to make people laugh and had profound wisdom. Edith enjoyed walking to her favorite frugality stores in DC.
In addition, Edith was a member of the 19th Street Senior Citizens Women's Club in Fort Lauderdale Florida. Edith leaves to cherish twenty (20) Grandchildren and thirty-two (32) Great Grandchildren and ten (10) Great Great Grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Edith's legacy rests in her children (living) two (2) daughters Patricia A. Hopkins (Thomas Hopkins) Linda Turner (Gregory Turner) three (3) sons Ronald Brisbon, Vandy Brisbon, Steve Brisbon (Thomasinia). Family wishes to extend a special thanks to her caregivers Patricia and Maria of Broward County Florida. Our family is forever grateful and very much appreciative of your commitment, dedication, unselfishness, and patience with our dear mother. Services will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at Berean Baptist Church 924 Madison St. NW. Washington, DC 20011 from 10:00am to 12:00noon.
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