Edith was born in December 1861 in Staines-upon-Thames Middlesex, England with her birth registered at Windsor.

[2] In the women's singles event her best result came in 1885 when she reached the semi finals, but was defeated by Blanche Bingley.

She won her second and final singles title at the North of England Championships at Scarborough in 1889 against Beatrice Wood.

[5] In women's doubles events she was a losing finalist at the West of England Championships in 1885 partnering Grace Gibb.

Edith died in September 1939 age 77 with the death registered at Windsor.