Elizabeth Redmond

On January 1, 1921, Elizabeth was born to Jesse Washington and George Rowe in Westernport, MD and was raised in Keyser, WV. Liz married Vernon Redmond on November 11, 1942. Liz raised her children and lived for the majority of her life in Cumberland, MD. She and her husband, Vernon, relocated to New Mexico in 1974 and lived there for 2 years. Liz and Vernon relocated once again in 1976 to Baltimore, MD for 26 years. After experiencing the death of her husband, two children and multiple medical conditions, the Lord decided to call Liz home at the age of 81 on December 9, 2002. Elizabeth Redmond was married to the late Vernon S. Redmond for 39 years before he passed in 1981. From this union there were children, Juanita Elizabeth Redmond Hurt (deceased (5/02) and son-in-law, Floyd; and Cornelia Redmond Smith Chavez (deceased 3/99); she is survived by children: Mary Redmond, Deborah Redmond Biggs Turner, Delores Redmond Gibson, Vernon Junior Redmond and daughter-in-law, Ruby, Dianna L. Redmond, Michael A. Redmond, and Gary B. Redmond and daughter-in-law, Agnes. Other surviving family members include fourteen grandchildren, Patty Hurt-Jones and husband Ricky, Gifford Hurt and Yvette, Tracy Smith and wife Lashanda, Veronica Smith, Crystal Gibson Edwards, Juan Biggs and wife Chanel, Nicole Biggs Thomas, Kuren Redmond, Angel Redmond-Wallace, Tania Redmond Johnson and husband Clinton, Vernon Jay Redmond, Octavia Redmond, Tavon Burrell-Redmond (deceased), Monica Redmond-Washington and husband Stacy, Christa Redmond; eleven great grandchildren, two step great grandchildren, two sisters, Mary Madeline (Matt) Rowe-Phillips (deceased), Charlotte Rowe Hurtt and a brother-in-law, Joseph Hurtt, two brothers, Thomas Rowe (deceased), and Richard Rowe and sister-in-Law, Gwen Rowe, a cousin Mary Hilliard-Pulice, and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Upon the death of Liz’s sister, Matt, she provided a home to five of Matt’s eight children Phil, David, Wesley, Wayne and Bruce Phillips.While a resident in Cumberland, MD, she had been employed for many years at the Holiday Inn as a dedicated cook. Her cooking is often remembered for her large meals, Italian dishes, desserts and homemade rolls. A big joy for her was feeding people and having company around. With a heart of gold, she would give you whatever she had, though sometimes her last. She was fond of animals, and the most precious one of all was her dog, Ginger, who she leaves behind. In her earlier years, she traveled with several of her daughters and had the opportunity to visit New York, New Mexico, Hawaii, California, Denver, Atlantic City and Las Vegas. Her favorite singers were Mahalia Jackson, The Temptations, Country singers, and of course, her daughter, Connie. She was spiritually inspired by watching the Trinity Broadcast Network everyday. Her favorite movies were classics like “Cabin in the Sky”, “It’s a Wonderful Life” and “Imitation of Life, and Sci-Fi”. Favorite past times she enjoyed, included playing bingo, the slot machines the State Lottery, and more. Her favorite colors were red and black. She really loved Christmas and had begun preparing her tree, outside lights, shopping, Christmas cards, and commented that she was thankful to God to see another Christmas before her unexpected death. Always, after talking to one of her children, relatives, or friends she would end by saying, “I love you.” Liz was hardworking and a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and cousin, and will be greatly missed by her family

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Elizabeth Redmond

January 1, 1921 - December 9, 2002