Elizabeth "Beth" Joan Braden, age 55, of North Beach, MD passed away April 30, 2014 at Anne Arundel Medical Center, Annapolis. She was born May 29, 1958 to Frank and Joan Braden in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Elizabeth graduated from Rockville High School in 1976 and received a B.A. in English and Theater Arts from Western Maryland (now McDaniel) College in 1980.

She married Karl Bugenhagen in 1981 and they lived together in North Beach.

Elizabeth was a middle and high school teacher in both Calvert and Anne Arundel counties until the beginning of 2014. She was passionate about teaching students in and outside the classroom.

Elizabeth was a street character actress and delighted many patrons at the Maryland Renaissance Festival for 29 years, especially as a character named Maude Campbell. She loved to travel and took many trips in the US and abroad with her husband, family, and friends. Elizabeth was a leader of drama and Rainbowland children's ministries at Chesapeake Church.

Elizabeth is survived by her husband and two sons, Peter, of Annapolis, and Nathan, of North Beach; her mother Joan, of Elkridge and her sister Melinda Braden of Ellicott City.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be made out to Chesapeake Church.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.