Obituary

Nellie lou edelman, 93, of charleston, passed away on saturday, november 22, 2014 at the home of her daughter, sarah, with both of her daughters by her side.

She was born in charleston to the late raymond and berenice schoolfield in 1921.

Nellie lou graduated from charleston high school and graduated summa cum laude from george washington university.

She married the late clyde edelman, jr. In 1949.

Nellie lou worked for the red cross and served in the united states navy during world war ii.  she was a very talented musician, who played the organ for several churches in charleston.  she was a longtime active member of the first presbyterian church, charleston, where she taught sunday school and bible study for many years.

Nellie lou was a member of the phi beta kappa honor society.  she was also an active member of the national society of the daughters of the american revolution, william morris chapter and served as chapter regent from 1995-2001.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, peter edelman, m.D.; and brother, rand schoolfield.

She is survived by her daughters, barbara edelman of haddonfield, nj and sarah wishon and her husband, rod of south charleston; brother, george schoolfield and his wife gloria; grandchildren, matt, lauren, laura, brian, kristen and greg; and step-granddaughter, gretchen.

Funeral service will be held 11 a.M. Wednesday, november 26, 2014 at first presbyterian church chapel,

charleston, with dr. William g. Mccoy officiating.  friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church chapel.

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