Mary Ann Sterling, 80

CRISFIELD - Mary Ann Sterling, 80, died Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2007, at Manokin Manor Nursing Home in Princess Anne, where she had been a resident for four years.

Born in Virginia on June 8, 1926, she was a daughter of the late Pete and Lena Poulson Purcell. Her husband, William E. "Tucker" Sterling, died Dec. 15, 1993.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Wesleyan Church in Crisfield. She also formerly taught nursery school in Baltimore as well as the Crisfield Christian Academy.

She is survived by four children, Linda Everhart and husband Steve of Laurel, Del., Nancy Sterling Davis and husband Bill of Woodbine, Mary Ann Webb of Crisfield and Billy Sterling and wife Barbara of Indiana; a daughter-in-law, Dawn Sterling of Willards; eight grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Terry Sterling; two brothers, Edward and Richard Purcell; and a sister, Dorothy Wilson.

Graveside services and burial were held Jan. 6, 2007, at Asbury Cemetery in Crisfield. The Rev. Bob Daniels officiated.

Contributions in memory of Mrs. Sterling may be made to the Alzheimer"s Association, Eastern Shore Chapter, 213 W. Main St., No. 205, Salisbury, MD 21801-4871.

To send condolences please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com

Arrangements were in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield.