Longtime Aberdeen resident Edna “Eddie” Sly Townsend died Friday, July 5, 2019, at her home in Aberdeen, Washington. She was 64.

She was born September 13, 1954, in Enumclaw to Gerald Sly and Doris (Landrus) Wax. Edna graduated from JM Weatherwax High School in 1972 and worked as a cashier for Swanson’s grocery store for 10 years.

Edna married Marvin Townsend and together they had two daughters, Wendy Townsend Turner (Vic) and Hilary Star Sotomish (Gary).

She enjoyed camping, riding motorcycles, fishing, playing bingo and she was an expert swimmer and diver.

She is survived by her two daughters, her sister Star Kenfield and seven grandchildren: Zarek, Tryston, Payton, Lydon, Keirah, Alexander and Ariyana. Her brother Gerald Sly and her sister Sydney Sly Harris died before her.

A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2019, at the Cosmopolis Lions Club, 601 2nd St. in Cosmopolis, Washington.

Arrangements are by Harrison Family Mortuary in Aberdeen.