Elizabeth Ann Carr, 74

CRUMPTON, Md. - Elizabeth Ann Carr, of Crumpton, died Wednesday, May 7, 2008, at Chester River Hospital Center, Chestertown. She was 74.

Born Oct. 11, 1933, in Dallas, she was the daughter of the late William and Ivan (MacMorris) Trousdale.

Mrs. Carr married Robert A. Carr in 1951.

She was an antiques dealer and enthusiast who owned and operated Carr's Old Town Antiques in Alexandria, Va. While running her shop, Mrs. Carr enjoyed meeting new people and making new acquaintances.

She lent a helping hand with Girl Scouts for several years and enjoyed playing bridge.

Most of all, Mrs. Carr loved raising her children.

In addition to her husband, Mrs. Carr is survived by her four children, Margaret M. Glassman of Vienna, Va., Mary M. Sullivan of Columbia, S.C., Christopher G. Carr of Tarpley, Texas, and Clark W. Carr of Leesburg, Va.; and two sisters, Margaret K. Bowie of Dallas and Mary M. Sheehan of Pfluegerville, Texas. She is also survived by nine grandchildren.

A celebration of her life was held on Wednesday at her home in Crumpton.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, 6 Herndon Ave., Annapolis, MD 21403.

Arrangements by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, Millington.

Online condolences may be made at www.fhnfuneralhome.com.