Just as she lived her whole life, Sue, who lived in her own home until the end, died with dignity in Calvert Memorial Hospital at the age of 94. She was a lovely example of living life graciously and unselfishly.

Sue was born on May 25, 1915 to Lillie Laveille and Richard Hance. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Paul Hance, her sisters Margaret Stocksdale and Jane Hance and grandson Terry Cole.

She was born on the Hance family farm on the Chesapeake Bay near Plum Point. She lived in the days of horse and buggy with no electricity or running water. She had a loving family and a happy childhood. She did farm chores, swam in the Chesapeake Bay and would walk to visit distant friends and neighbors until her family bought a Model T Ford.

Sue attended the Calvert County schools and after graduation attended Western Maryland College where she received her bachelor degree in 1937. She taught at the Calvert County high school until she was asked to become Calved County Supervisor of Pupil Personnel. During World War II she worked at the Rationing Board.

In 1940 Sue married her college sweetheart, Ray Shipley.

She is survived by her daughter Suzanne Shipley who, with her husband David Joseph, lives in Falls Church, Virginia, grandson Tommy Mattera who, with his wife Cathy Cantin, lives in Huntingtown, granddaughter Susan Mattera who, with husband Geoff Wanamaker, lives in Buena Vista, great-granddaughters, Jamie Lee Schwallenberg and Becky Sue Mattera, niece Mary Jane Stump, nephews, Alan and Bob Stocksdale, and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

After Ray's death in 1980 Sue married long time friend, Stan Clabaugh from Scientists' Cliffs. Stan, who died in 1998, had two children, son Ted Clabaugh who, with his wife Vicki, lives on Vashon Island, Washington, daughter Joanne Davidson who, with her husband Charlie Davidson, lives in Charlotte, North Carolina, seven grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren, all of whom she treated as her own.

Sue was a lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church in Port Republic, MD, where she was baptized, married twice and always sat in the same spot in the family pew every Sunday. She served on the vestry, taught Sunday school, and worked with the Jousting Tournament supper from the time it was held in the old Mutual Hall to its present day location in the parish hall. She fondly remembered how she traveled to church by horse and buggy in her very young days. Sue always loved entertaining in her home, playing bridge with her many friends, and working on the family history. She was very loyal to her family and was always ready to help them in any way she could.

The visitation will be held on Thursday May 6 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM at the Rausch Funeral Home in Port Republic, MD. The funeral will take place Friday May 7 at 1 1AM at Christ Episcopal Church, Port Republic with the Rev. John Howanstine officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Church Comfort Givers. Their mailing address is 3100 Broomes Island Road, Port Republic, MD 20676.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.