Elizabeth M. Littell

Bahyoe-Mah (twin girl) was born in Cape Palmas, Maryland County, Liberia August 24, 1926 to the late Sarah Bo-Peter and the late Mr. Frederick Frey, a Swiss National who was an agent for Ferrell Shipping Lines. Before she was of age to attend school her father was killed in an explosion on board one of his ships. Bahyoe-Mah lived with her mother and two older half-sisters. When she was about eight years old, she was united with her older sister, the late Jane Frey DeGrand and her late uncle, Dr. Morie, also a Swiss National. Bahyoe-Mah was then given the name Elizabeth Morie by her uncle who raised both Elizabeth and Jane. Jane was sent away to boarding school while Elizabeth remained at home with her uncle and step aunt. Despite the lack of an extended education, Elizabeth was not phased and she excelled in everything she chose to do. She impressed upon her children the importance of an education. After school, she insisted that they complete their homework before going out to play. She would look over their homework to make sure it was done before giving permission to each child to go out to play. She was a very smart lady! She would recite a grocery list for the market, give you the money and you had better give her the correct change. Ma Lizbeth, as she was affectionately referred to by everyone, young and old, was a source of strength in her community. Having a baby and unable to afford the hospital? Call Ma Lizbeth- she will respond, deliver the baby and make sure mother and child receive adequate care. No mother and her children would go without food and shelter if Ma Lizbeth was aware of it. In a jam, need money? Go to Ma Lizbeth. She knew the debts would never be repaid but she accommodated them and they were always grateful to her. She never forgot where she came from and she felt obligated to give back. At a young age she met Walter Byron Littell, a young American expatriate, working for Firestone Rubber Plantation in Cape Palmas, Liberia. Their first children, a set of twins did not survive. She went on to have eight more children: Francis (deceased), Patricia, Elizabeth, Michael and Jane Littell and Thomas (deceased) Fred and Myrtle Bernard. She will be remembered as the greatest mom ever. There was never a situation or problem she could not fix for her children. She was an excellent mother. You felt a sigh of relief when you put your problems in her able hands. Ma Lizbeth, also known as Japan, leaves to cherish her memory her six surviving children; three sons-in-law: Cosme Alonso, Dr. Donald E. Wilson and Serleaf Barry; two daughters-in-law: Michaelle Bernard and Musu Bernard; nineteen grandchildren: Francis Littell, Sheila, Sean and Monique Wilson, Francis, Liz and C.W. Alonso, Elizabeth, Patricia , Walter and Michael Bernard, Tonia, Maima and Fred Bernard, Carmen Stewart and Sylvester Moses, Audrey Littell, Bianca and Selina Barry; seventeen great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and a host of children who call her muma as well as scores of relatives and friends. As we say farewell to you muma, we are comforted knowing you will always be with your children in spirit watching over us. DONATONS TO: University of Maryland, Baltimore Foundation for the Dean Donald Wilson endowed Scholarship Fund. University of Maryland School of Medicine 136 S. Greene Street Baltimore, MD. 21201

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Elizabeth M. Littell

August 24, 1926 - December 3, 2016