Mary Anne Terrell, of Elkton, MD, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 22, 2024, at the age of 88. Born on April 3, 1935, in Elkton, MD, she was the beloved daughter of the late Robert L. McKeown, Sr. and Edith L. (Realey) McKeown.

Mary Anne’s first job was as an Administrative Assistant at the Aberdeen Proving Ground. Her life was a tapestry of creativity and love. Her passion for crafts, particularly needlepoint and ceramics, was evident to all who knew her. In the 1970s, she brought her artistic flair to life by establishing her own ceramic shop in Hagerstown, MD, where she delighted in sharing her talent with the community. Among her many skills, Mary Anne was renowned for crafting her family’s Christmas stockings and for her baking prowess, especially her delectable chocolate chip cookies and cherished Christmas treats.

An avid lover of the seaside, Mary Anne found solace and joy in the sights and sounds of Ocean City, MD, particularly relishing strolls along the boardwalk. Yet, above all else, Mary Anne’s heart belonged to her family, and she found her greatest fulfillment in being a devoted grandmother. Her warmth and kindness endeared her to all who crossed her path, leaving an indelible mark on those fortunate enough to know her.

Mary Anne is survived by her loving daughters, Beth Terrell and Dr. Louise Terrell, along with their respective husbands, Dennis Newman and Dr. Michael Recupero. She will be deeply missed by her adoring grandchildren, Ian T. Newman (Melodie Asseraf), Sean T. Newman (Mariana), and Zachary T. Newman (Liz), as well as her great-grandson, Noah. She is also survived by her brother, Robert L McKeown, Jr.

In addition to her parents, Mary Anne was preceded in death by her beloved husband, John Hasson Terrell.

A celebration of Mary Anne’s life will take place on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Elkton United Methodist Church, located at 219 East Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921. Family and friends are invited to gather starting at 10:00 AM to honor her memory. Following the service, Mary Anne will be laid to rest at Elkton Cemetery.

To share condolences and memories online, please visit www.rtfoard.com. Mary Anne’s legacy of love and creativity will continue to live on in the hearts of those who were touched by her warmth and grace.

We want to extend our sincerest thanks to the volunteers from Cherry Hill Methodist Church who supported and cared for us following the service.

Most of all, we would like to thank our incredible family: Mary Anne’s brother Bob McKeown and wife Gerry; cousins Lisa and Chuck Dolor, Kate (Ruben Aguayo), Rachel (Reese Hawk); cousins Rob and Kim McKeown, Seth (Leah Fetzer), and Jared who so lovingly cared for their Aunt Mary Anne.

She was blessed with their generous and loving care every single day since she moved back to Elkton in 2017.

The Terrell Newman family love them all so much and are forever grateful to them.“