She was born in Annapolis to the late John William “Bill” Sturgis, Sr. and Evelyn Bishop Sturgis. She grew up on Sandy Point State Park where her father worked; they lived in a house on the park grounds now known as The Sandy Point Mansion. After graduating from Annapolis High School in 1958 and attending Fleet Business School, she worked for the State of Maryland for a short time. She worked 43 years as secretary of Heritage Baptist Church in Annapolis until her retirement in 2018, where she was an active member.
She loved spending time planting flowers to beautify her yard and decorating her house with items from annual Williamsburg outlet shopping trips with her husband. She enjoyed vacationing every summer for 40 years at Cherrystone campground where she went fishing with her brother Jack on his boat, wading at low tide to net crabs, playing bingo, and just relaxing with her family and extended family. She was also a super fan of the Baltimore Ravens. Her grandchildren were her greatest pride and joy and she spoiled them at every opportunity.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Walter Clair Morehead and her three children, John W. Morehead of Hanover PA, Amy E. Morehead Henry of Dunkirk, MD, and Andrew J. Morehead of Annapolis, MD; two grandchildren, Ann E. Henry and Robert S. Henry. She is preceded in death by her brother John W. “Jack” Sturgis, Jr. and twin sister Rosemary Murphy.
Indoor visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, 6 January, at Heritage Baptist Church in Annapolis. COVID-19 Restrictions: You must wear a mask and social distance (no contact). Your temperature will be checked at the door. Indoor visitation will be limited to 25% capacity.
An outdoor funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Thursday, 7 January, at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401. Everyone must wear a mask and social distance.
Memorial contributions and flowers may be sent to Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401.
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