Gastonia, NC Edith Lounette Taylor Muscat, 80, November 5, 2012, at her home. She was born December 26, 1931 in Gaston County, daughter of the late William Leonard and Ovaleen Monteen Merrill Taylor. Mrs. Muscat was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and great grandmother, with a good sense of humor. She was a member of Faith United Methodist Church, Gastonia. A graveside service will be held 11 am on Friday at Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, officiated by Rev. Roger Overton. The family will greet friends following the service at the graveside. She is survived by: son, Michael Taylor Muscat of California; daughters, Pam Bryson and her husband, Robert of Gastonia, Pat Edwards Lawson of Greensboro; brothers, Tony, Steve and Jack Taylor; sister, Ellen Parker; grandchildren, Michael Muscat Jr., Brad Edwards, Michael Mullinax Jr., Craig Edwards, Kimmy Mitcham; 15 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by: her husband of 32 years, Charles M. Muscat; brothers, William and Edgar Taylor; sister, Sue McMahan. Memorials may be made to American Diabetes Assoc., 111 S. Church St., Suite 336 M, Charlotte, NC 28202. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia. A guest registry is available at greenefuneral.com