Susan J. Ellingsworth

1947 - 2021

Susan J. Ellingsworth obituary, 1947-2021, Annapolis, MD

Susan J. Ellingsworth

1947 - 2021

BORN

1947

DIED

2021

Susan Ellingsworth Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Edgewater from Aug. 2 to Aug. 3, 2021.
Susan J. Ellingsworth, 74, of Annapolis, MD and previously of California, passed away at her home on July 28, 2021. Susan was born in Maryland to the late Ward and Barbara Grabill on January 3, 1947. Susan was a graduate of Albert Einstein High School in Kensington, MD. She worked as a draftsmen for the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory and, during the time she lived in California, helped run a family roofing and sheet metal business. Susan enjoyed spending time with her friends and loved all animals, especially her cat, Lexi. In her younger years Susan was an avid craftsperson and wonderful artist. She was a member of the American Legion Post 226 Auxiliary, loved country music and a good ride on her motorcycle.

Susan is survived by her two sisters, Janet Grabill of Ocean City, MD and Donna Payne and her husband, Robert of Lake Wylie, SC.

In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in Susan's name to the Anne Arundel County SPCA. Online condoloences may be left by using the memory wall tab on this page.

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Kalas Funeral Home & Crematory Edgewater

2973 Solomons Island Road, Edgewater, MD 21037

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