With heavy hearts, the Bedell, Collins, Vinton, Landford, Woart, Woods, and Coleman families announce the passing of their beloved matriarch, Mrs. Charlotte Nyemada Collins Bedell. She went home to be with the Lord on Monday, August 17, 2026, at the home of her daughter, Anne Bedell Benjamin and her son in-law Pierre Banjamin, in Dumfries, Virginia, USA. She was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Mr. J. Wah-Doe Bedell Sr., her Siblings Mary Collins, Daniel Collins, Annie Kehinde Popoola, Emmanuel Collins, Thomas Collins and her daughter Josephine Wade Bedell. She is survived by her sister Mrs. Annie Collins Newton, her 3 children; Eugene Bedell Sr, J Wah-Doe Bedell ll., Anne Bedell Benjamin (Pierre Banjamin) and a host of other relatives. She is also survived by her grand children Eugene Bedell Jr., Eugenie Selimaj (Albi Selimaj), J Wah-Doe Bedell lll, Jamal Bedell, Corey Benjamin, Christopher Benjamin, Jermine Himie Bedell and one great grandson, Edoni Selimaj.
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
— 2 Timothy 4:7
Mrs. Charlotte Bedell was a devoted mother, teacher for over 30 years, guardian, and guiding light to her family. She was also mother to the following:
Raised as Her Own: Kla Bedell, Daniel S. Bedell, and Theodosia Bedell.
Nieces & Cousins Raised: Nerisa Thomas, Atim Thomas, Dupe Bedell, Abraham K. Bedell, Rose Bedell, Nyemade Collins, Sie-anyene Bedell,Theodosia Moore, Viola McGill, Klade Landford, Elizabeth Landford and Jerry Freeman.
Funeral Arrangements
The funeral service is planned for Saturday, September 12, 2026. Full details regarding the venue, viewing, and order of service will be shared in a subsequent announcement.
May her soul rest in eternal peace.
Please contact the following below if you have any questions:
Anne Bedell Benjam (daughter) – 571-723-7221
J. Wah-Doe Bedell Jr. (son) – 240-426-8552
Eugene Bedell Sr. (son) – 571-242-2336
