Carol Ann Sullivan

Carol Ann Sullivan, age 84, of Sykesville, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at her son's home in Fallston, MD. Born September 8, 1941, in Scotland, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of the late Robert Schuchman and Ruth Sensenny. She was the loving wife of 57 years to the late Donald Lee Sullivan who died on March 10, 2021.

Carol was a lifelong learner and her passion for nursing and education enriched many lives. She has a long history of outstanding service to the community. Following high school, Carol became a registered nurse after completing the nursing program at Union Memorial in 1963. She went on to complete her Master of Science degree from University of Maryland in 1973. While working as a registered nurse / nurse educator, and raising a family, she continued her education and earned a Ph.D. from Walden University in 1992. Dr. Sullivan devoted nearly 50 years to the Community College of Baltimore County system performing numerous professional roles. She is past president of the Maryland Nurses Association, District 2, and was recognized as Outstanding Nurse Educator in 1997. She received a gubernatorial appointment to the Carroll County Mental Health Advisory Board in 1999, serving as chair for three years. She served on the Maryland Task Force on needs of Persons with Co-Occuring Mental Illnesses and Substance Abuse Disorders for two years. Dr. Sullivan was a member of the Dundalk Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and served three terms as President of the Chamber. She was an evaluator for the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and served on several education and community councils in Baltimore County. Dr. Sullivan worked at the Dundalk Community College of Baltimore for many years as an administrative leader, and she held the position of Campus Dean during the latter part of her distinguished professional career. Carol was a longtime member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church since 1973. In between spending time with her family and a career she was proud of, she made time for gardening, reading, and Fox News.

Carol is survived by sons and daughters-in-law Kevin Sullivan, Timothy and Michele Sullivan and Sean and Mary Sullivan; grandchildren Haile Neuhauser, Madison Harris, Sophia, Scarlett, Sean, Claire and Ryan Sullivan. In addition to her children and grandchildren, she is survived by two sisters: Linda Miller and Dinah Shull. She will be missed by her family and all who knew her.

The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 PM on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Haight Funeral Home & Chapel, 6416 Sykesville Road, Sykesville. A Catholic Mass will be held at 11 AM on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 915 Liberty Road, Eldersburg, MD with Father Andrew Westerman as presider. Entombment will follow at Dulaney Valley Memorial Park Mausoleum, Timonium, MD.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish to make donations, please donate to: Scarlett Sullivan's Trust, c/o 100 Milton Avenue, Fallston, Maryland, 21047.

Online condolences may be offered at www.haightfuneralhome.com