Ethlyn E. Gosnell

Ethlyn Leona Evans Gosnell was born in Baltimore, Maryland on March 9, 1925. Ethlyn quietly departed this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2019. She was the only child of the late George and Pearl Evans. Ethlyn was educated in Baltimore public schools graduating from Dunbar High School in 1942. After high school, Ethlyn enrolled in what was then Virginia State College in Petersburg, Virginia. While matriculating at Virginia State, Ethlyn was inducted into the Alpha Eta Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. in 1945. She would graduate with a Bachelor's Degree in English Education in 1946. At the onset of her teaching career, Ethlyn taught for three years in Sykesville, Maryland. After leaving Sykesville, Ethlyn moved to the Baltimore City Public Schools. She spent her entire career teaching English at Pimlico Junior High School. She retired in 1982. Ethlyn was joined in marriage with Robert Kenneth Gosnell on November 16, 1951. Robert and Ethlyn purchased a home a Liberty Heights Avenue in the early 1950's and watched developers build Mondawmin Mall. Over the years, Robert and Ethlyn enjoyed fishing on Solomon's Island in Maryland. For many years, Robert and Ethlyn hosted a tree trimming party at their home at Christmas Eve. Ethlyn was a phenomenal cook. Family and friends enjoyed a holiday feast with many of her signature dishes. She often made her cakes such as coconut, caramel and fruit cake for family and friends. Robert and Ethlyn were married for sixty-three years. Robert preceded her in death in 2015. Ethlyn accepted Christ at the age of thirteen and joined St. Matthew's Lutheran Church. While attending St. Matthew's, Ethlyn served on the choir and played the church organ. When St. Matthew's merged with Our Savior Lutheran Church, Ethlyn continued her membership until her death. Ethlyn spent countless hours completing the Baltimore Sun Paper's crossword puzzles. She enjoyed reading novels and could read numerous novels at night. Playing pinochle was another favorite past time and Ethlyn enjoyed playing with friends in a pinochle club. Ethlyn leaves to cherish her memory: four cousins: Shawn Berry; Glynis Sampson (Jerrold), Keith Neal and Joyce Neal; devoted Gosnell family members; two special friends: Bernice Duckett and Gloria Jewell; and a host of family and friends.

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Ethlyn E. Gosnell

March 9, 1925 - October 16, 2019