Anna G. Sugden of Owings, MD, a former resident of North Beach, MD and former longtime resident of Takoma Park, MD passed away July 24, 2011 at Calvert Memorial Hospital in Prince Frederick, MD. Anna was born December 27, 1920 in DuBois, PA to Homer B. and Effie (Salada) Waggett.

She was raised in DuBois, graduated from Sandy High School and attended DuBois Business College.

She married Robert L. Sugden June 29, 1946 and they lived in Takoma Park, MD for many years.

She was employed by the Office of the Judge Advocate General and after the birth of her daughters was a full time homemaker. She was a secretary for several businesses after her children were grown. She was a member of Grace Methodist Church in Takoma Park, Wallace Presbyterian Church in Adelphi, MD and recently Smithville UM Church in Dunkirk, MD. She enjoyed being active in women's groups at her church. She was also was fond of being a homemaker, cooking and sewing. She loved playing piano and enjoyed music.

Anna is survived by her husband of 65 years, Robert L. Sugden. They had resided together in an assisted living facility in Calvert County since last October. She is also survived by two daughters, Laureen A. Pond and husband Ronald of Goodyear, AZ and Joanne M. Chaney and husband Larry of Owings; five grandchildren, Jackie and Natalie Pond, Elaine Webb, Karen Mbuu and Diane Chaney; and three great-grandchildren, Chantal, Koryn and Luke.

Anna was preceded in death by five sisters and one brother.

Expressions of sympathy in Anna's name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association of the National Capital Area, 3701 Pender Drive,Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030 or to Smithville UM Church, 3005 Ferry Landing Road, Dunkirk, MD 20754.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.

Visitation
July 27, 2011
7:00-9:00 P.M.
Location: Rausch Funeral Home - Owings, MD

Funeral Service
July 28, 2011
11:00 A.M.
Location: Smithville United Methodist Church