Theresa A. Cummings

A Celebration of Life THERESA ANN SCOTT, daughter of the late Luther Harvey Scott and late Susan Anthony Scott, was born the second eldest sibling on November 10, 1949 in Sumter, South Carolina. As a young child, Teresa and her family relocated to Baltimore, Maryland where her family made their home in the Flag House Housing Project. Teresa received her formal education through the Baltimore City Public Schools, graduating from Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. She continued her higher education receiving her Associate of Arts in Information Technology at the Baltimore City Community College and obtaining her Bachelor of Science in Computer Information System at the College of Notre Dame of Maryland in 2006. In 1973, Teresa was united in holy matrimony to the Love of her Life, Ralph J. Cummings, Sr. From this union, one Child and only Son, Ralph J. Cummings Jr. was born. Teresa started her early working career with London Fog as a seamstress and later was employed by Misty Harbor. Sewing clothes for herself and others was her sincere passion at heart. Teresa even made matching cashmere coats for herself and her Beau, Ralph, Sr. She was a sharp dresser and a true fashionista in her own right. Teresa worked as a Property Assessor for the Maryland State Department of Assessment and Taxation until she retired in 2012. During her dedicated years of employment, she was very active with the MCEA Union, recruiting new members, serving as a delegate, and attending their annual conferences in Ocean City, Maryland. Teresa, although not a member, she regularly assisted the Women’s Auxiliary at the VFW Post #8509 with many of their planned events. Teresa was an avid bowler joining several bowling leagues; her skills and scores greatly improved after some coaching from her Husband, Ralph Sr.; sometimes outscoring him. Teresa grew to love ﬁshing, crabbing, and boating like Ralph Sr. The both of them would attend the many Baltimore City events yearlong and often docked their boat at the Inner Harbor to see and hear the music concerts at the Pavilion. Teresa enjoyed watching the cruise ships docking and leaving the port; one of her favorite songs was “On the Ocean” by K’Jon. She looked forward to traveling with her Other Half, Ralph Sr. whether it was out of the state or across the Bay Bridge for steamed crabs or a delicious seafood brunch or dinner. Teresa received Christ in her early adult life and both she and her Husband, Ralph Sr. made their last church home at Southern Baptist Church. On January 18, 2023, Teresa was called home to be with her Heavenly Father. Mourning her loss and cherishing her memory are: her Loving and Devoted Husband, Ralph Sr.; Son, Ralph Jr.; 2 Sisters, Drusilla Scott and Vanessa Scott (Cynthia Scott Hudley preceded her in death); 3 Brothers, Luther Scott Jr., Randolph Scott and Curtis Anthony (James Scott preceded her in death); 4 Sisters-in-law, Denise Miller, Deborah Richardson (Larry), Barbara Adams and Robin Robinson (Vincent); 7 Nieces, Towanda Scott, Raesharon Brown, Chantrice Bushrod, Ebony Hudley, Patrice Barry, Angel Scott, and Jamie Scott; 4 Nephews, Leo Brown, Senkay Hudley, Carl Hudley, and Randolph Scott Jr.; Great-Nieces, Great-Nephews, Cousins, and a host of Other Family and Friends

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Theresa A. Cummings

November 10, 1949 - January 18, 2023