Patricia Marie Erly
September 12, 1943 – August 6, 2024
Patricia Marie Erly, 80, of Owings, Maryland, passed away on August 6, 2024, in Annapolis, Maryland. She was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and an extraordinary teacher at Huntingtown Elementary.
Born in Charleston, South Carolina on September 12, 1943, to Joyce and Leon Cooper. She is preceded in death by her older brother Leon and survived by her younger brother Jackie. She spent her childhood in Charleston graduating from Bishop England High School with her lifelong friends Janet (Dawkins) Poole and Claire (O’Driscoll) Comar. A beautiful and loving person in all respects, she was selected Miss Bishop England 1960-1961 and always remained a daughter of Charleston.
While studying at the University of Maryland College Park she met the love of her life, Maurice C. Erly of Ridge, Maryland, and they married December 28,1962. For 51 years they were inseparable. Maurice passed on March 10, 2014, with Patricia holding his hand.
Mrs. Erly spent her entire career teaching at Huntingtown Elementary. Spanning four decades she was twice recognized as the Calvert County Public Schools “Teacher of the Year.” She was passionate about public education and dedicated to the youth of Calvert County.
She is survived by her three sons John Erly (Katie), Bryan Erly (Rose), and Stephen Erly; as well as her six grandchildren: Christopher Erly (Sarah), Payge Erly, Brooke (A.J.) Suchan, Rebecca Loiacono, Luke Erly, Liam Erly; and, three great grandchildren Jett, Axel, and T.J.
Her family will receive friends for visitation Tuesday, August 13, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Rausch Funeral Home, 8325 Mt. Harmony Lane, Owings, Maryland and from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, 105 Vianney Lane, Prince Frederick, Maryland 20678, immediately followed by a Mass of Christian Burial starting at 11:00 a.m.
There will be a luncheon at the church immediately following the service. Interment will be at a later date. An active parishioner of St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church in Prince Frederick, Maryland, in lieu of flowers, Mrs. Erly asked that donations be made to St. John Vianney.
Services
- Mass of Christian Burial
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
11:00 AM
Interment
- Private
Contributions
Condolences
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8 Aug 2024
10:24am
Deepest condolences. May Patricia rest in peace.
From,
Doug and Farrah Baker.
City
Bowie
State
MD
8 Aug 2024
10:37am
Rose, love to you and Bryan. You worked hard to keep your MIL comfortable in the last days of her life. Peace to you all.
City
Arlington
State
VA
8 Aug 2024
12:00pm
Mrs. Erly was a wonderful soul who will be missed greatly. Love and prayers to the whole family.
City
Davidsonville
State
MD
8 Aug 2024
2:04pm
To Stephen and Family:
May your mother’s soul rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon her.
With deepest sympathy,
/s/ Gene L. Svrcek & Paul J. Gitnik
City
Pittsburgh
State
PA
8 Aug 2024
3:57pm
My sympathy to the Early family. They were blessed with two wonderful parents. I feel very fortunate to have known them.
Nancy Becker
City
Annapolis
State
MD
8 Aug 2024
9:37pm
I loved my Aunt Patricia so much! If I close my eyes I can still hear her voice in that accent that only she could pull off! She was an amazing person and I am thankful to have been lucky enough to call her my Aunt! My nickname on that side of our family is “Rip” – a nickname my Grandad gave me because I was always sleeping when they would come visit me (i.e. Rip Van Winkle). She once asked me when I reached adulthood if I wanted them to stop calling me that. I said absolutely not! I am so glad that she is reunited with my Dad, her older brother, and of course with Uncle Maurice! I can picture the smile on my Dad’s face now greeting her! Rest in Peace Aunt Patrica! We love you!!
Rip, Ashley & Garrett
City
Birmingham
State
AL
9 Aug 2024
10:23am
Jay, I am truly sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my prayers for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
9 Aug 2024
11:08am
I am so sorry to hear this. I remember Pat well. When I started teaching in Calvert County, she was one of the “go to” people for creative writing. I attended many of her workshops.
City
DUNKIRK
State
MD
9 Aug 2024
12:14pm
To the Erly family, I am so sorry to learn of Patricia’s passing. I remember her as a lovely person at Bishop England High, class of 1961. May she RIP and may God Grant her family peace. Bonnie duFort Perry
City
Charleston
State
South Carolina
9 Aug 2024
5:11pm
We are so sorry to hear of Patricia’s passing. My husband and I graduated with her from Bishop England High School, and would like to send our deepest sympathy to her family. May she RIP.
City
Charleston
State
South Carolina
9 Aug 2024
5:32pm
To the Erly family. I share in your sorrow of Patricia’s passing. Her home was one of the first that I was allowed to bike to from Avondale. Our days at Blessed Sacrament and Bishop England (1961) were full of fond memories.
City
Charleston
State
SC
10 Aug 2024
1:36pm
Dianne and John Green
Maurice and Patricia were not friends but family. What a blessing for us to share our lives with them for 52 years. Our loss is only tempered by knowing that they are together again in the place that Jesus prepared for them.
City
Rainier
State
Washington
10 Aug 2024
2:43pm
I remember Mrs. Erly as a kind, caring teacher who always expected the best of her students, three of which were my children. I was happy to have been the parent volunteer in her 5th grade class one year at Huntingtown Elementary. My condolences to the Erly family.
Donna Phalen
City
Huntingtown
State
MD
12 Aug 2024
10:34am
Jay,
I am very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Greg
City
Prince Frederick
State
MD
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Deepest condolences. May Patricia rest in peace.
From,
Doug and Farrah Baker.
Rose, love to you and Bryan. You worked hard to keep your MIL comfortable in the last days of her life. Peace to you all.
Mrs. Erly was a wonderful soul who will be missed greatly. Love and prayers to the whole family.
To Stephen and Family:
May your mother’s soul rest in peace and may the perpetual light shine upon her.
With deepest sympathy,
/s/ Gene L. Svrcek & Paul J. Gitnik
My sympathy to the Early family. They were blessed with two wonderful parents. I feel very fortunate to have known them.
Nancy Becker
I loved my Aunt Patricia so much! If I close my eyes I can still hear her voice in that accent that only she could pull off! She was an amazing person and I am thankful to have been lucky enough to call her my Aunt! My nickname on that side of our family is “Rip” – a nickname my Grandad gave me because I was always sleeping when they would come visit me (i.e. Rip Van Winkle). She once asked me when I reached adulthood if I wanted them to stop calling me that. I said absolutely not! I am so glad that she is reunited with my Dad, her older brother, and of course with Uncle Maurice! I can picture the smile on my Dad’s face now greeting her! Rest in Peace Aunt Patrica! We love you!!
Rip, Ashley & Garrett
Jay, I am truly sorry for your loss. Keeping your family in my prayers for strength and comfort during this difficult time.
I am so sorry to hear this. I remember Pat well. When I started teaching in Calvert County, she was one of the “go to” people for creative writing. I attended many of her workshops.
To the Erly family, I am so sorry to learn of Patricia’s passing. I remember her as a lovely person at Bishop England High, class of 1961. May she RIP and may God Grant her family peace. Bonnie duFort Perry
We are so sorry to hear of Patricia’s passing. My husband and I graduated with her from Bishop England High School, and would like to send our deepest sympathy to her family. May she RIP.
To the Erly family. I share in your sorrow of Patricia’s passing. Her home was one of the first that I was allowed to bike to from Avondale. Our days at Blessed Sacrament and Bishop England (1961) were full of fond memories.
Dianne and John Green
Maurice and Patricia were not friends but family. What a blessing for us to share our lives with them for 52 years. Our loss is only tempered by knowing that they are together again in the place that Jesus prepared for them.
I remember Mrs. Erly as a kind, caring teacher who always expected the best of her students, three of which were my children. I was happy to have been the parent volunteer in her 5th grade class one year at Huntingtown Elementary. My condolences to the Erly family.
Donna Phalen
Jay,
I am very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts.
Greg