Mary Janet Sullivan
January 5, 1949- August 15, 2021
Mary J. (Holland) Sullivan, 72, of Edgewater passed away suddenly on August 15, 2021 at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis. Mary was born January 5, 1949 in Dayton, Ohio to U.S. Air Force Col. Harold Holland and Marjorie (Gillaugh) Holland. In 1960, Mary’s family moved to Fairhaven, MD. She went to Southern High School in Lothian and graduated in 1967. In October 1968, she married Barry Sullivan. Mary and Barry moved to and raised their family in Churchton and Shady Side. Mary loved her job at the Deale Library in Deale, where she worked for 35 years. She was an avid reader, loved crossword puzzles, fur babies, and most of all her children and grandchildren.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her daughter Samantha Hoofnagle. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Barry Sullivan, daughters Melinda Jones and husband Terell and Lindsey Horn and husband JR, grandchildren Chelsea Hoofnagle, Raquelle Jones, Felicia Jones, Dominic Horn, Damiean Horn, great-granddaughter Teagan Jones and a sister Linda Miller and her husband Frank. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Mary will be deeply missed by her family and many friends. Everyone loved Mary. Memorial donations in Mary’s name may be made to your local SPCA or the Rude Ranch Animal Rescue in Harwood.
All services for Mrs. Sullivan will be private.
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17 Aug 2021
11:55am
Mary I will miss you so much, you always had such a sweet soul and a smile for everyone…from my childhood throughout my life I idolized you, now is the time for you to rest easy.
No more problems and I know you will always be watching over us…Wish I could have been able to tell you goodbye and I loved you…will never forget my memories with you…goodbye for now Nee-Nee……. Love Debbie and Tommy Jackson
City
Shady Side
State
Maryland
17 Aug 2021
2:12pm
Aunt Mary,
I will never forget you or your smile, as you never went without it. Anyone who knew you should consider themselves lucky to have known such a beautiful & kind soul. Rest easy and give Sam a hug for me. Love you!!!!
Tiffany & Jake Cramer
City
Huntingtown
State
Maryland
17 Aug 2021
3:20pm
Aunt Mary, I don’t remember ever seeing you without a smile on your face. You brought so much joy to so many people. My dad has so many childhood stories that include you. Bran.. you always called me Bran, and I will miss that. My deepest condolences to Uncle Barry, Melinda, Lindsay & their families.
Love you, may you Rest In Peace.
Love, Brandi (Bran) Dave & Stella
City
West River
State
MD
17 Aug 2021
3:37pm
“Mom…..You taught me to be strong, but sorry, I’m letting you down….I will never be strong enough to accept that you are no longer here. I MISS YOU!
I wish I would have told you how thankful I was to have you as a Mom. You were always there for myself and my family. You taught me so much about being a kind person. I always wished I could have been as generous and giving as you. You were my anchor and I will continue to live so you will be proud of me. I will miss our phone calls and I promise I will take care of Dad. I will love and miss you forever.
City
Lothian
State
Md
17 Aug 2021
9:21pm
Melinda, I’m just seeing this. I can’t believe it. Your Momma was one of the kindest people I’ve known. We used to share books to read at the library years ago. I met her when I used to visit a girlfriend in Fairhaven when I was just 10-12 years old. I send my love and prayers to you, your Dad and the family. I know this is hard. Cry as you must, but she would probably want you to be strong for Dad and your kids.
Love you. Heidi Mudd
City
Deale
State
Md
17 Aug 2021
8:50pm
Mary you always had a smile for anyone who met you I send my thoughts and prayers to your family
City
Shady Sde
State
Maryland
18 Aug 2021
8:39am
Mary, we have so many wonderful memories of you and your smile will always be etched in our memories. You always found the best in people and we will miss you dearly. Our deepest sympathy to Barry, Melinda, and Lindsey.
Love, Mike and Linda
City
Deale
State
Maryland
18 Aug 2021
11:29am
I am so sad to read this. You always brightened my day when I came into the library and we would talk about books Just like so many people said your smile was always there… my prayers to your family
City
Deale
State
MD
18 Aug 2021
12:03pm
I am so sad to hear of Mary’s passing. I grew up with Mary and rode the school bus with her for many years. And as an adult I looked forward to seeing her smiling face at the library and her many suggestions for good books which I always followed up on reading them! She brought many hours of enjoyment! I’m going to miss seeing her on my trips to the library. God bless your family.
City
Deale
State
Maryland
19 Aug 2021
9:47pm
Brings me back to Cape Anne. She and Barry were bowlers :D. Sam was scared of Mr. Rafterry’s mustache. We had alot of fun while they lived there. God bless …
City
Lothian
State
MD
20 Aug 2021
10:30am
I was always so happy when I arrived at Deale and realized I would be working with Mary. Her bright smile and cheerful demeanor made everyone, customers and staff alike, feel welcomed and appreciated. I also really enjoyed talking with Mary about books, she always gave me good tips for what to read next. Her deep love for her family was evident every time she spoke of them. She will be much missed by all.
City
Gambrills
State
MD
20 Aug 2021
4:05pm
I am very sorry to hear of Mrs. Sullivan’s passing. She was very kind to me when I first started teaching at Shady Side Elementary. My collection of resource pictures for my students was all put together by Mrs. Sullivan as well as many other visuals I used in teaching. She assisted in my classroom for many years and then was a valuable resource at the library. My sincere condolences to the family, she was a wonderful, loving person and I know she will be missed.
Sarah Sheckells
City
Collettesville
State
North Carolina
23 Aug 2021
12:49pm
Mary and I were High School friends (Class of 67). She was always so happy and fun loving. After we graduated, we would get together and she would ask me to drive her car so I did! Who wouldn’t want to drive a new Mustang?
She was so easy going and kind to everyone and I have thought of her often over the years. Several times when I was in the Deale area, I would stop by the library to see her but it was always on a day that she wasn’t there. My thoughts and prayers are with Barry and the family. Heaven now has a new angel.
City
Ijamsville
State
MD
25 Aug 2021
8:33am
I will miss Mary so much, she was so sweet and it was a pleasure knowing her. We had such good times at the Deale Library Storytime when our kids were small and in later years seeing her working at the Deale Library. I’m so sorry for your loss and I know she will be greatly missed by everyone.
City
Deale
State
Md
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Mary I will miss you so much, you always had such a sweet soul and a smile for everyone…from my childhood throughout my life I idolized you, now is the time for you to rest easy.
No more problems and I know you will always be watching over us…Wish I could have been able to tell you goodbye and I loved you…will never forget my memories with you…goodbye for now Nee-Nee……. Love Debbie and Tommy Jackson
Aunt Mary,
I will never forget you or your smile, as you never went without it. Anyone who knew you should consider themselves lucky to have known such a beautiful & kind soul. Rest easy and give Sam a hug for me. Love you!!!!
Tiffany & Jake Cramer
Aunt Mary, I don’t remember ever seeing you without a smile on your face. You brought so much joy to so many people. My dad has so many childhood stories that include you. Bran.. you always called me Bran, and I will miss that. My deepest condolences to Uncle Barry, Melinda, Lindsay & their families.
Love you, may you Rest In Peace.
Love, Brandi (Bran) Dave & Stella
“Mom…..You taught me to be strong, but sorry, I’m letting you down….I will never be strong enough to accept that you are no longer here. I MISS YOU!
I wish I would have told you how thankful I was to have you as a Mom. You were always there for myself and my family. You taught me so much about being a kind person. I always wished I could have been as generous and giving as you. You were my anchor and I will continue to live so you will be proud of me. I will miss our phone calls and I promise I will take care of Dad. I will love and miss you forever.
Melinda, I’m just seeing this. I can’t believe it. Your Momma was one of the kindest people I’ve known. We used to share books to read at the library years ago. I met her when I used to visit a girlfriend in Fairhaven when I was just 10-12 years old. I send my love and prayers to you, your Dad and the family. I know this is hard. Cry as you must, but she would probably want you to be strong for Dad and your kids.
Love you. Heidi Mudd
Mary you always had a smile for anyone who met you I send my thoughts and prayers to your family
Mary, we have so many wonderful memories of you and your smile will always be etched in our memories. You always found the best in people and we will miss you dearly. Our deepest sympathy to Barry, Melinda, and Lindsey.
Love, Mike and Linda
I am so sad to read this. You always brightened my day when I came into the library and we would talk about books Just like so many people said your smile was always there… my prayers to your family
I am so sad to hear of Mary’s passing. I grew up with Mary and rode the school bus with her for many years. And as an adult I looked forward to seeing her smiling face at the library and her many suggestions for good books which I always followed up on reading them! She brought many hours of enjoyment! I’m going to miss seeing her on my trips to the library. God bless your family.
Brings me back to Cape Anne. She and Barry were bowlers :D. Sam was scared of Mr. Rafterry’s mustache. We had alot of fun while they lived there. God bless …
I was always so happy when I arrived at Deale and realized I would be working with Mary. Her bright smile and cheerful demeanor made everyone, customers and staff alike, feel welcomed and appreciated. I also really enjoyed talking with Mary about books, she always gave me good tips for what to read next. Her deep love for her family was evident every time she spoke of them. She will be much missed by all.
I am very sorry to hear of Mrs. Sullivan’s passing. She was very kind to me when I first started teaching at Shady Side Elementary. My collection of resource pictures for my students was all put together by Mrs. Sullivan as well as many other visuals I used in teaching. She assisted in my classroom for many years and then was a valuable resource at the library. My sincere condolences to the family, she was a wonderful, loving person and I know she will be missed.
Sarah Sheckells
Mary and I were High School friends (Class of 67). She was always so happy and fun loving. After we graduated, we would get together and she would ask me to drive her car so I did! Who wouldn’t want to drive a new Mustang?
She was so easy going and kind to everyone and I have thought of her often over the years. Several times when I was in the Deale area, I would stop by the library to see her but it was always on a day that she wasn’t there. My thoughts and prayers are with Barry and the family. Heaven now has a new angel.
I will miss Mary so much, she was so sweet and it was a pleasure knowing her. We had such good times at the Deale Library Storytime when our kids were small and in later years seeing her working at the Deale Library. I’m so sorry for your loss and I know she will be greatly missed by everyone.