Elizabeth A. WICKE

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Elizabeth WICKE Obituary

COLUMBIA, MD. - Elizabeth Ann (Thomas) Wicke, 77, of Columbia, Md., passed away on April 3, 2010.
Ann, born and raised in Newport News, was the daughter of the late Archibald and Eva Thomas. A 1950 graduate of Newport News High School and a 1954 graduate of Longwood College, Ann lived a life full of teaching, advocating for the disabled, and family and friends.
Ann was the mother of Steve, Beth and Margaret, grandmother of seven and the loving sister of the late Elsie Hostetter of Newport News, Eleanor Pushcar of Mobile, Ala., and Evelyn Hartman of Yorktown.
A memorial service will be held 10:30 a.m. on April 9, 2010, in Columbia, Md., at St. John's United Methodist-Presbyterian at the Wilde Lake Interfaith Center.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any contributions be made to Heifer International. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press from Apr. 7 to Apr. 8, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Elizabeth WICKE

15 Entries

Rose and Tom Amos

April 17, 2010

We are so sorry to hear of Ann's passing. She was a special lady and a wonderful neighbor. She will be missed by us and her neighbors on Phelps Luck Drive. We offer deepest sympathy to Ann's family.

Mary Lorsung

April 15, 2010

Anne was a most compasionate person who helped others in very personal ways as well as in policy, administrative, and advocacy roles. Over the years I worked with Anne on numerous human services boards and committees and will remember her courageous commitment to helping people as well as the courage in her own health related struggles. To her family, sincere sympathy and wishes to take comfort in the memories we all have of this wonderful, caring lady.

Donna Wells

April 12, 2010

I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Since 2001 she has been an active member of the Mental Health Authority Board of Directors.She was a lovely lady and will be missed.

Rachel Choo Quan

April 12, 2010

I offer my deepest sympathy to Ann's family and pray that God will help you all during this difficult time. Ann sat on the board of Howard County Mental Health Authority (where I'm presently employed) and I would always enjoy chatting and working with her. I missed her when she left Columbia because I would love to go over and chat with her or see her sometimes when I walked on the path at the back of her house. I will miss her even more now. She was such a beautiful person.

belinda jackson

April 11, 2010

I send my deepest sympathies to the family of Mrs.Wicke.I worked as her aide at charlestown. I only new her for a short time but in that time it was obvious that she was a very special lady.She gave off this presence of calm and realness, that what you see is what you get Just being around her made me feel good. I will miss her smiling face and gentle spirit.

Pamela Navarro-Watson

April 9, 2010

Margaret, Beth and Steve

I was so sad to hear of your mom's passing. She was a lovely woman and was so very welcoming to me, particularly in those early college years. I can still recall her driving her Subaru and the smell of her perfume. She was a very gentle person and the love for her children was so very evident in everything she said and did. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

Pamela Navarro-Watson

April 9, 2010

I mowed Mrs. Wicke's lawn for a number of years when I was growing up in Columbia. She was such a wonderful person and will be missed. My condolences to Beth, Margaret and Steve and the entire Wicke family. Chris Varney, Sioux City, IA

Karen Varney

April 9, 2010

Sending condolences to the family. Haven't seen the family in a long time, but have wonderful childhood memories from the neighborhood. Thinking of you!

April 9, 2010

Ann was a truly GOOD person, a deeply caring soul, a great teacher and mentor, a kind, loving and generous friend. She was also clearly an amazing mother...the way her children, none of whom live locally, cared for her in her illness is a testimony to that. I will miss her.
Kristi Koumentakos

April 7, 2010

Ann was my "college mom", and although it's been years since I've seen her, she's often been in my thoughts.

It's a rare gift that Ann had, she was capable of paying gracious compliments with her lovely, lilting accent, that could light up your day. She paid me one, once, that has never, ever left me. It boosted a bruised esteem after a silly college boy hurt my heart and it has stayed with me all these years. She was a generous soul.

Condolences to Steve, Beth & my dear friend Margaret.
-allie walsh

April 7, 2010

she was a wonderful neighbor for many years, building the community as mentioned......b/f.......

Janet Jones

April 7, 2010

I want to extend my condolences to the family on the death of Ms. Wicke. She was a delightful person and a forceful advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. Her light will be missed by all.
Janet Jones, HCMHA Adult Coordinator

Simon Watson

April 7, 2010

Condolences from Simon Watson and Pamela Navarro-Watson.

Frances Goodson-Wang

April 7, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about Ann. I worked with her on the Howard County Access Committee for several years when she was with the dept of disabilities.
She gave so much of herself to others and was an inspiration to me in my work as an advocate for and parent of children with disabilities. I will miss her.

Charles Wicke

April 7, 2010

As Elizabeth Ann Thomas, she literally became "the girl next door." While my brother Ralph served during the Korean War he received from Ann almost daily letters of cheer. As the war ended they married. Three bright and talented children followed who, with their children, have made the world a more cheerful place. Our condolences go out to them. They will miss her. So will we.
Charles and Concepcion Wicke

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