Edith “Edie” Albertson Samuel

Edith “Edie” Albertson Samuel, a retired teacher and resident of Wimberley, died on June 20, 2020, at age 74 in San Marcos.

Edie is survived by her husband of 53 years, Jim; her daughters and sons-in-law Jamie and David Lipsig and Jenny and Brett Guttormson; and her grandchildren Caleb, Collier, Hudson, Adeline, and Amelia. She is preceded in death by her mother Vera Albertson.

Edie was born in Houston on September 1, 1945, to Vera and James Albertson. She graduated from Southwest Texas State University with a degree in Education and worked as an elementary school teacher in Spring Branch and Beaumont. On December 23, 1966, she married her high school sweetheart, Jim. They welcomed 2 daughters in 1973 and 1976, who were the pride of her life.

Edie was a wonderful mother, grandmother, and an avid traveler. She enjoyed camping in the Colorado mountains, traveled to may countries throughout Europe, and explored the USA. A spiritual person with a caring and giving nature, Edie was an active member of Chapel in the Hills, as well as a member of Beta Sigma Phi, Chapel in the Hills Guild, and the Red Hat Society. She will be deeply missed by her friends, family and all who knew her.

Due to the current situation with COVID-19, services for Edie will be scheduled for a later date.