Annabelle May Obituary
She was the wife of Harry W. May Jr. who died in 1988.
Born Feb. 12, 1931, in Walkersville, she was a daughter of the late Thomas C. and Eva K. Joy Grimes.
Mrs. May was a member of Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 1067, Frederick, and the Jefferson Patriotic Club, Frederick.
Surviving are seven children, Grayson L. Rippeon Jr. and wife Lynn of Tennessee, Darlene A. Sier and husband Roy of North Carolina, Terry L. Rippeon and wife Kathy, Kathy L. Baugher and husband Martin, and Brenda L. Landis and husband John, all of Charles Town, W.Va., Michael W. Rippeon and wife Sue of Sharpsburg, and Cindy L. Kehne and husband Kevin of Frederick; 14 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren; five sisters, Peggy May and Bonnie May, both of Frederick, and Barbara Ann Whisman, Shirley Webb and Rosie Lamb, all of Gaithersburg; one brother, William Grimes of Brunswick; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Mrs. May will also be remembered by her long-time companion, Gene Goodsell of Frederick.
Mrs. May was preceded in death by her first spouse, Grayson Leroy Rippeon Sr. in 1998; three brothers, Kenneth Grimes, Thomas Grimes and Charles Grimes; and two sisters, Kathleen Ray and Evelyn Warfield.
Friends may call from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, August 5, at Keeney and Basford Funeral Home, 106 E. Church St., Frederick. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 6, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Carroll A. Doggett officiating.
Interment will be in Resthaven Memorial Gardens, Frederick.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
How you can show support
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Follow this page
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
Make a Donation
in Annabelle May's name
How to support Annabelle's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Annabelle May's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more