Mary Edwards Traylor

Mary Edwards Traylor, 79, of Ashland, VA, died on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Arthur Linwood Traylor, Jr. Mary was the youngest child of Charles G. Edwards, Sr. and Katherine Heath Edwards (Ashland, VA) and sister of Charles G. Edwards, Jr. and Milton H. Edwards.

She is a Hanover County native, graduate of Patrick Henry High School, Valedictorian, Class of ’62, became a “jack of all trades” never limiting herself to one field of endeavor. She attended several academic institutions and trade schools to provide the necessary qualifications needed to switch career paths over the years; chairside dental assistant certification, Red Cross first aid instructor, licensed real estate salesperson, tour director/public relations at a local pharmaceutical company, administrative assistant to the president of a local wholesale/distribution company, and part-time veterinarian assistant, to name a few.

Mary loved all animals and had many special dogs and cats during her lifetime. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and working in her flower and vegetable gardens. Her faith was very important to her, and she read, studied, and lived her life according to the Bible as closely as she could. She was a member of Mechanicsville Baptist Church, Mechanicsville, VA.

Remains rest at Nelsen Funeral Home, 412 Washington Highway, Ashland, VA, where visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 24th from 6 - 8 pm, and funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, May 25th at

11 am followed by graveside service in the family section at Kenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery, 11208 Elmont Road, Ashland, VA.