Annie Mae McCormick

The recorded life of Annie Mae Alston McCormick began November 10, 1914 when she was born to the late James and Josephine Alston in Littleton, North Carolina.Annie left North Carolina t an early age with her parents and settled in Sparrows Point, MD with an aunt, Annie Parks. Her education was received in the Baltimore Public School System. Annie was proud that she graduated from Douglass senior High School in 1932 and that she had also taken courses at a junior college.In 1931, she was converted and baptized into the membership of the St. Paul Baptist Church under the pastorage of the late Reverend George A. Crawley, Sr. and remained a member of this church for over 50 years. Annie was active in Bible class, Sunday school and the Missionary Society.At the age of 21, Annie married the late Ezelle McCormick. God blessed this union with three children, Barbara Jeanne (who preceded her in death), Carole Anne, and Ezelle, Jr., (who also preceded her in death.)Annie joined Zion Baptist Church in April, 1986 under Reverend Marshall Prentice. She was a faithful member and attended regularly until her health began to fail. She was active in Bible Class, the missionary Society and the Golden age Auxiliary.Annie worked hard throughout her life. She was employed with U.S. Postal Service for several years. She later worked at Johns Hopkins Hospital as a clerk. While there she was cited for distinguished service and awarded the Baker-King Award. She was very proud of this accomplishment. She retired after 21 years of employment.Annie enjoyed life and was a lover of people, particularly her family. She would often engage in conversation with her neighbors as they went up and down the street. She loved the finer things in life; i.e., stylish clothing, traveling around the world, eating at fancy restaurants and preparing home cooked meals. She will be missed by all whose lives she touched.She leaves to cherish her memory and celebrate her life: her loving daughter, Carole Anne Weems; a devoted grandson, Michael A. McCormick and wife Martha; two great grandchildren, Mekelle and Michael McCormick, Jr.; one great-great grandchild, Ariel McCormick; three sisters-in-law, Flossie Lightner, Elouise Springs and Thomasina McCormick; one brother-in-law, Johhnny McCormick; numerous nephews and nieces and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Annie Mae McCormick

November 10, 1914 - August 29, 2005