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Judy Agnew Obituary
Agnew's daughter Susan Sagle said Friday her mother died on June 20 in Rancho Mirage, Calif., with her four children present.
Sagle says her mother's health had been deteriorating since 2005 and she developed pneumonia.
The wife of the man who became known as President Richard Nixon's strident point man stayed out of politics, focusing on family life.
"I think she had a very quiet and enjoyable life with friends and family and stayed very much involved with her family, which was the most important part of her life," Sagle said in a telephone interview Friday.
Former U.S. Rep. Helen Bentley, a Maryland Republican and longtime friend, described her as a pleasant woman.
"She was always doing whatever she could for her children and her husband, Spiro, and when the grandchildren began coming she was very effervescent about them," Be ntley said.
Spiro Agnew was elected governor of Maryland in 1966. Nixon chose him to be his running mate in 1968. In October 1973, Agnew pleaded no contest to a single count of income-tax evasion and resigned from the vice presidency. He died in 1996.
BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press
Copyright © 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
46 Entries
Miriam Flaherty(Lancaster)
July 16, 2013
May you Rest in Peace Mrs. Agnew. I will treasure always the many times we talked in Ocean City. Have missed you for a long time.
Miriam
June 23, 2013
Dear Randy and family, so sorry for your loss. Fondly, Dianne Herrick and Kimberley and Kristen.
Alexander George
July 24, 2012
May you rest in peace Mrs. Agnew. Millions will remember your grace and dignity. You truly had a heart of gold. We won't forget you. God Bless
Randy Agnew
July 14, 2012
It is so nice & comforting to read all the wonderful rememberences of my Mom. She was the most caring & loving Mom anyone could ask for.Mom you were simply the best!Your loving son Randy.
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Amelia
July 10, 2012
May fond memories and the comfort of God
help you through this time of sorrow.
Psalm 121
l p(rev.21:4)
July 7, 2012
Please accept my deepest sympathies.
July 5, 2012
My condolences to the Agnew family. May the God of tender mercies give you peace and comfort as you go through this depressing time. 2 Cor. 1:2,3
Florence Hupf
July 2, 2012
Agnew Children,she was First Lady when I lived in Md.,so gracious and kind. Just know a lot of people loved your mother.
Scott Chamberland
July 2, 2012
Rest in Peace
Karen Domenech
July 2, 2012
God promised us a new life with him if we followed his commandments. He promised us a great destination but never said the trip would be smooth sailing. Now that the graceful Mrs. Agnew has completed her journey, may her loved ones feel the love that God has for them until His plan is done.
KEN&MARY O'DANIEL
July 2, 2012
WE ARE SENDING OUR LOVE,PRAYERS,&CONDOLENCES TO THE AGNEW FAMILY,FRIENDS&ALL WHO KNEW MRS. AGNEW.
Elaine Williams
July 2, 2012
I am the widow of Captain Joseph F. Purky of American Airlines. My family appreciates the kindness shown to us by the Agnew family at the time of my husbands's death. Joe had flown the Agnew Campaign charter and was most fond of the Agnew family. Our hearts and prayers go out to the Agnew family.
May God be with you. Elaine Purky Williams.
July 2, 2012
MY SYMPATHIES TO THE AGNEW FAMILY. I ALWAYS HAD SUCH GREAT ADMIRATION FOR V.P.
AGNEW AND MRS. AGNEW. MAY SHE REST IN GOD'S ARMS. MM MARINO
July 2, 2012
Susan, My thoughts are with you, and your family. God Bless
Terry Smith
July 2, 2012
Romans 15:33
Konnie Yankopolus
July 2, 2012
Randy and family, My dad was a real admireor of your dad and you spoke so lovingly about your mom. God bless their contribution to this country.
Konnie Yankopolus
July 2, 2012
this was a wonderfullady. God bless her. and her childern.
Janet & Ralph Verbanic
July 2, 2012
Our sincerest sympathies go out to you,the family of Judy and Spiro. Although we didn't have the pleasure of meeting you , we knew her through her hairdresser in Ocean City Md.(our daughter)and know what a fine woman she was.May you know GODs love will see you through and many prayers are with you all.
T B
July 2, 2012
Please accept my condlences for the loss of such a sweet matriarch. I believe she was quite blessed with an abundance of family and friends. That is a true sign of a live well lived. God Bless.
A. B.
July 2, 2012
I wish to express my condolences to the family. Words seem insufficient at this difficult time. Although nobody denies the certainty of death, we all need comfort in the reality of it. May you find real comfort and relief, and as a result, begin to recover gradually from the pain. Love from those around you will help you through the days ahead. The precious memories of your loved one will bring you comfort.
Sharon Walker
July 2, 2012
Family,
I am very sorry for your loss. May the love and hope God gives comfort you as you reflect on your many wonderful memories of a life well lived.
July 2, 2012
Dear Agnew Family:
Please except my deepest sympathies in your most difficult time. Judy was loved and will be dearly missed. The God of all comfort promises to wipe the tears from all of their faces. Agape love to you all. D.B.
MISS CC
July 2, 2012
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Dr. and Mrs. Donald Streutker
July 1, 2012
Deepest condolences to the family of Judy Agnew, a lovely lady and widow of
a fine statesman, Spiro Agnew, whom
we greatly admired.
Adrian Barnette
July 1, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Drew Carr
July 1, 2012
Pam,Susan,Kim and Randy-
Sorry for your lose,when I think about the years that it seemed I was always at your home, I think of your Mom.She was always so kind to me and was a gentle,warm person. She will be missed.
Our best wishes to all of you during this time.I will visit your Mom and Dad's grave site with flowers. God Bless.
Mimi and Drew Carr
Scott Messall
June 30, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences to the family of Judy Agnew.
June 30, 2012
To the the family of Judy Agnew - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that she will be missed by many.
June 30, 2012
Sorry to read of your loss. Ecclesiastes 7:1 state "A name is better than good oil, and the day of death than the day of one's being born". Especially when one make a name for themselves and this is what Mrs. AGNEW did. GNEW did she will be missed but the good she did will live on in the heart of those who knew and love her, May the love of God comfort and sustain you now and in days to come. Warm Christian love to the family.
Gail Siegel
June 30, 2012
Heartfelt condolences to the family of Judy Agnew.
May all your memories always bring a smile to your faces & your hearts.
Rest In Peace, Judy Agnew.
Welcome Home
David J Bhaltazhar Esq
June 30, 2012
Michaels G.
June 30, 2012
To the family of Judy, I am sorry to hear about her death. Always remember the great memories and cherish them each day.
June 30, 2012
Sincere sympathy to the family of a very nice woman, Judy Agnew, the widow of a truly admirable man, Spiro Agnew.
~ North Carolina ~
James Willner
June 30, 2012
May the eternal light shine upon her.....
June 30, 2012
To the children of Ted and Judy,
I want to express my heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your mother. I always admired her and remember her fondly from those days in Loch Raven Village....and the time when you were students there. You might even remember me as the Principal of your school.....and there were so many fond memories of those days, including the Loch Raven Kiwanis Club.
Dr. Robert J. Shockley
June 30, 2012
WITH HEARTFELT SYMPATHY YOU HAVE MY CONDOLENCES. MAY THE "GOD OF TENDER MERCIES" COMFORT YOUR FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW
JOYCE AND BROOKE ELLA KING
June 30, 2012
OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
Atlanta
June 30, 2012
May the God of all comfort bring you peace during your time of grief.
William Held
June 30, 2012
May God Bless Judy Agnew and her family and May She Rest In Peace.
June 29, 2012
God bless this family during this most difficult time. God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Psalms 46:1 Praying for your family in Alabama.
D C
June 29, 2012
May God comfort you in this time of sorrow 2 Corin 1:2-4.
June 29, 2012
With deepest sympathy to the family during your time of sorrow. Psalms 46:1 says: God is for us a refuge and strength during this difficult time and may God grant you the comfort to endure.
Jan
June 29, 2012
While our world has lost a special lady, Heaven has gained one. Sincere condolences to her loving family. May you feel God's peace until you see your parents again in Heaven.
June 29, 2012
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Hart
June 29, 2012
Our condolences to Judy's Family. We were so sorry to hear of your loss. May our Heavenly Father, the God of Comfort and tender mercies be with you. With deep sympathy.
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