Edith (Penny) M. Ireland, wife of the late Charles E. Ireland, left this earthly world on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Born in Baltimore. MD on May 30, 1925, the daughter of John E. and Leonia M. Taylor. She spent her early childhood at the family home on Robb Street until, in her teens, the family moved to the Hamilton area in Northeast Baltimore. Living in Hamilton for over 45 years she later moved to Bel Air in Harford County.

Edith is survived by her sister Geraldine (Jerry) Schwarz of Bel Air, her daughter Bonnie Davis Hopkins and her husband Ronald, of Columbia, Maryland, granddaughter JoAnn Cornwell of Berryville, VA, and grandson Gregory Davis (Kimberly) of Knoxville, TN, great-granddaughters Tamara Davis of Berryville, VA, and Kaycee Martin (Travis) of Jackson, TN, and two great-great grandsons Maverick and Maddox Martin. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband of 22 years she was preceded in death by her sister Doris E. Barnes, brother John C. Taylor, and son-in-law Richard.

Edith worked for several years for Crown Cork and Seal until 1959 at which time she started working as a bookkeeper for Lakeins Jewelers of Hamilton. She remained there for over 40 years continuing as bookkeeper, in sales, dressing the store windows, and helping with the Hamilton Business Association. After retiring from Lakeins she volunteered at the Harford County Office Building in Belair before taking a part time job in collections at the Harford County Aegis.

Edith always enjoyed spending time in the sun be it the backyard or Ocean City Maryland. In 1981 she joined the American Legion Hamilton Post 20 Ladies Auxilliary where she remained active well into the 21st century. At the Legion she served on many committees and held various offices including President. She and her, husband enjoyed attending the American Legion Annual Convention in Ocean City for over 30 years often making it a family affair. In her last years she enjoyed caring for flowers that she tended on her windowsill.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11 am at Ruck's Funeral Home in Towson. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, the American Heart Association, or your favorite charity.