Sarah M. Weant

Sarah Morriss Weant, 87, of Westminster, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 2010, at Fairhaven in Sykesville. Born June 13, 1923, in Petersburg, Va., she was the daughter of the late Charles and Sarah Morriss. She was the wife of Edward O. Weant Jr. She attended Columbia University and graduated from Mount Vernon College for Women. She was an active member of Ascension Episcopal Church in Westminster and the Fairhaven Episcopal congregation in Sykesville. She engaged in volunteer activities throughout the community including the United Way and the Fairhaven Resident's Association while a resident. She had an interest in American decorative arts and formerly served on the board of directors of Hammond-Harwood House in Annapolis. She was an active equestrian and private pilot in her youth and in later years enjoyed travel, visiting the western United States and Europe. Surviving are sons Dana M. Weant, of Galveston, Texas, and Edward O. Weant III, of Arlington, Va.; and a grandson, Hans Weant, of Galveston. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011, at Fairhaven Chapel, 7200 Third Ave., Sykesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Carroll County Historical Society, 210 E. Main St., Westminster, MD 21157; or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are by Eline Funeral Home in Hampstead. Online condolences may be offered at www.elinefh.com. Sign this guest book online at www.carrollcountytimes.com.