SHANNON, SARAH BROWN, of Jessup, MD, and Sarasota, FL, died of congestive heart failure on November 6, 2013, at Patuxent River Rehabilitation Center, Laurel, MD. A long time resident of Jessup, Sarah's family owned Trusty Friend Farm for four generations. She was born in Salisbury, MD, on December 2, 1923. She graduated from Laurel High School and earned a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Maryland. She enlisted in the WACs in 1944 for the duration of WW II. She met her future husband, Dr. William Hunter Shannon, at Fort George G. Meade. They married in 1945, and she began teaching at Laurel Elementary School. After remaining home with her four children, she began teaching again in 1960 at the Jessup Elementary School where she remained until her retirement in 1983. It was at Jessup Elementary as Maryland schools were being integrated, that Sarah recognized one of the first African-American students there as Roxanne Hebron, whose parents worked with her parents on the family farm. Roxanne considered Sarah as her protector from the bullies of the time, and had the opportunity to share her thanks as Sarah celebrated her 90th birthday. Treasurer of the Vestry for 15 years at Trinity Episcopal Church, Elkridge, MD, she also served as Chair of the Thrift & Gift Shop, President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Superintendent of the Sunday School, and Delegate to the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. She was instrumental in gifting the church substantial funds for building the Church School addition in 2002 and restoring the Church altar foundation after damage sustained from the 2011 earthquake. In her profession, she served as an Anne Arundel County Teachers Association local, state, and national delegate. She served on Committees for the AA Co Board of Ed including the Differentiated Staffing and Calendar Committees and assisted in setting up the IRA program when it was instituted. In the Jessup community, she served on committees to build the new Jessup Elementary School, construct Wigley Avenue, and bring water to the Montevideo and Champion Forest communities after their wells went dry. She was recognized by the Jessup Improvement Association (JIA) for her many years of service and contributions to improving the community. She also established the Shannon-Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund in 1995 and gave out scholarships for 10 years in recognition of students from the Jessup community who desired to further their education or prepare for a skilled career. In Anne Arundel County, she worked with her husband giving coffees for politicians. After retiring from teaching, she served as a judge at election polls. She was a liaison between the Anne Arundel County Retired Teachers Association and US Congressman, The Honorable Steny Hoyer. She served with US Senator Ben Cardin when he was a congressman to review closure of the District Training School in Laurel, MD, and to return the property to Anne Arundel County for the use of residents. From 2000-2004, she served on the Jessup/Maryland City Small Area Plan Committee for Anne Arundel County to make recommendations for actions to improve land use and zoning, economic development, natural resources, transportation, community facilities and services, and public utilities in the Jessup/Maryland City area. Sarah's historic Italianate Victorian home, Trusty Friend Farm, located on Rt. 175 in Jessup was used as the front cover for the report issued and adopted by former County Executive Janet Owens and AA Co Council on February 17, 2004, by County Council Bill No. 75-03. She was honored by the Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) at the National Business Park on October 12, 2011, at the dedication of "Clark Commons" for her contributions to the Jessup community and knowledge of the area that provided valuable consultation to the National Business Park. Sarah and her family were honored with the placement on the walkway of "Clark Commons" of a bronze plaque on which was etched a drawing of Sarah's historic home and a citation as follows: "Site of Trusty Friend Farm, established in 1829 by Amos Clark, farmed beginning in 1919 by Plummer Arthur Clark and Sarah Frances Waters, and preserved through 1989 under the stewardship of their granddaughter, Sarah Brown Shannon." At this ceremony, Sarah was presented with an official citation signed by State Senator Ed DeGrange recognizing her contributions to the community. In addition, Delegate Pam Beidle presented her with an official citation from District 32 Delegates Beidle, Mary Ann Love, and Theodore Sophecleus offering congratulations and best wishes in recognition of Sarah's and the Clark family's stewardship of the National Business Park property and the dedication of Clark Commons. Anne Arundel County Council Member Darryl Jones also attended the ceremony and presented Sarah with an official citation from the members of the Anne Arundel County Council. As a business woman, she passed the Broker's Test after completing real estate training in 1980 with the Grempler Real Estate Company. Because of her excellent test score, they hired her as a training instructor to provide other agents with exam preparation. She owned and rented several houses on her Jessup property which she maintained as well as her own historic home. Because of her vast knowledge of the area and extensive contacts and experience, she made preparations for development of her own property in 2011. Sarah loved to read and play cards and enjoyed going to the theater. She traveled extensively in Europe and throughout the United States. She is survived by two daughters, Constance Bulawka and Frances Shannon; two sons, George P. and William Henry Shannon; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Grave side services and interment of ashes were held for the immediate family on November 9, 2013, at Warfield Cemetery, Fort George G. Meade, MD, with The Reverend Skip Steiner, Trinity Episcopal Church, Elkridge, officiating. Arrangements by Donaldson Funeral Home and Crematory, Odenton, MD. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/CapitalGazette/obituary.aspx?pid=168023793#sthash.sl5UdpDq.dpuf
SHANNON, SARAH BROWN, of Jessup, MD, and Sarasota, FL, died of congestive heart failure on November 6, 2013, at Patuxent River Rehabilitation Center, Laurel, MD. A long time resident of Jessup, Sarah's family owned Trusty Friend Farm for four generations. She was born in Salisbury, MD, on December 2, 1923. She graduated from Laurel High School and earned a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Maryland. She enlisted in the WACs in 1944 for the duration of WW II. She met her future husband, Dr. William Hunter Shannon, at Fort George G. Meade. They married in 1945, and she began teaching at Laurel Elementary School. After remaining home with her four children, she began teaching again in 1960 at the Jessup Elementary School where she remained until her retirement in 1983. It was at Jessup Elementary as Maryland schools were being integrated, that Sarah recognized one of the first African-American students there as Roxanne Hebron, whose parents worked with her parents on the family farm. Roxanne considered Sarah as her protector from the bullies of the time, and had the opportunity to share her thanks as Sarah celebrated her 90th birthday. Treasurer of the Vestry for 15 years at Trinity Episcopal Church, Elkridge, MD, she also served as Chair of the Thrift & Gift Shop, President of the Ladies Auxiliary, Superintendent of the Sunday School, and Delegate to the Episcopal Diocese of Maryland. She was instrumental in gifting the church substantial funds for building the Church School addition in 2002 and restoring the Church altar foundation after damage sustained from the 2011 earthquake. In her profession, she served as an Anne Arundel County Teachers Association local, state, and national delegate. She served on Committees for the AA Co Board of Ed including the Differentiated Staffing and Calendar Committees and assisted in setting up the IRA program when it was instituted. In the Jessup community, she served on committees to build the new Jessup Elementary School, construct Wigley Avenue, and bring water to the Montevideo and Champion Forest communities after their wells went dry. She was recognized by the Jessup Improvement Association (JIA) for her many years of service and contributions to improving the community. She also established the Shannon-Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund in 1995 and gave out scholarships for 10 years in recognition of students from the Jessup community who desired to further their education or prepare for a skilled career. In Anne Arundel County, she worked with her husband giving coffees for politicians. After retiring from teaching, she served as a judge at election polls. She was a liaison between the Anne Arundel County Retired Teachers Association and US Congressman, The Honorable Steny Hoyer. She served with US Senator Ben Cardin when he was a congressman to review closure of the District Training School in Laurel, MD, and to return the property to Anne Arundel County for the use of residents. From 2000-2004, she served on the Jessup/Maryland City Small Area Plan Committee for Anne Arundel County to make recommendations for actions to improve land use and zoning, economic development, natural resources, transportation, community facilities and services, and public utilities in the Jessup/Maryland City area. Sarah's historic Italianate Victorian home, Trusty Friend Farm, located on Rt. 175 in Jessup was used as the front cover for the report issued and adopted by former County Executive Janet Owens and AA Co Council on February 17, 2004, by County Council Bill No. 75-03. She was honored by the Corporate Office Properties Trust (COPT) at the National Business Park on October 12, 2011, at the dedication of "Clark Commons" for her contributions to the Jessup community and knowledge of the area that provided valuable consultation to the National Business Park. Sarah and her family were honored with the placement on the walkway of "Clark Commons" of a bronze plaque on which was etched a drawing of Sarah's historic home and a citation as follows: "Site of Trusty Friend Farm, established in 1829 by Amos Clark, farmed beginning in 1919 by Plummer Arthur Clark and Sarah Frances Waters, and preserved through 1989 under the stewardship of their granddaughter, Sarah Brown Shannon." At this ceremony, Sarah was presented with an official citation signed by State Senator Ed DeGrange recognizing her contributions to the community. In addition, Delegate Pam Beidle presented her with an official citation from District 32 Delegates Beidle, Mary Ann Love, and Theodore Sophecleus offering congratulations and best wishes in recognition of Sarah's and the Clark family's stewardship of the National Business Park property and the dedication of Clark Commons. Anne Arundel County Council Member Darryl Jones also attended the ceremony and presented Sarah with an official citation from the members of the Anne Arundel County Council. As a business woman, she passed the Broker's Test after completing real estate training in 1980 with the Grempler Real Estate Company. Because of her excellent test score, they hired her as a training instructor to provide other agents with exam preparation. She owned and rented several houses on her Jessup property which she maintained as well as her own historic home. Because of her vast knowledge of the area and extensive contacts and experience, she made preparations for development of her own property in 2011. Sarah loved to read and play cards and enjoyed going to the theater. She traveled extensively in Europe and throughout the United States. She is survived by two daughters, Constance Bulawka and Frances Shannon; two sons, George P. and William Henry Shannon; eight grandchildren; and six great grandchildren. Grave side services and interment of ashes were held for the immediate family on November 9, 2013, at Warfield Cemetery, Fort George G. Meade, MD, with The Reverend Skip Steiner, Trinity Episcopal Church, Elkridge, officiating. Arrangements by Donaldson Funeral Home and Crematory, Odenton, MD. - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/CapitalGazette/obituary.aspx?pid=168023793#sthash.sl5UdpDq.dpuf
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