Mary Elizabeth Shearard

December 12, 1945 - March 31, 2021

Mary Elizabeth Shearard, 75, peacefully transitioned from her earthly life on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Left to cherish her memory are her husband, George Shearard, daughters Marlisa Cornitcher, Marguerite and LaVerne Smalls and children she lovingly embraced through marriage- Aimee Jackson (Mark), Sherry Tiggett, Angela, Veronica and Linda Smalls, Lisa Shearard, Christina Ogburn (Fred), Christopher Shearard (Jovanna) and the late Frank Shearard (Tom Schmidt); 25 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. She is also survived by brothers Charles Tilghman, Jerome Tilghman and Timothy Tilghman (Jennifer) and three sisters, Paulette Tilghman, Joan Tilghman and Angela Taylor (Donald), and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Mary was member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Roman Catholic Church for more than 40 years where she was a member of the gospel choir. Mary began learning American Sign Language 30 years ago and enjoyed meet-ups with her Sign Language groups, and often interpreted songs during Mass. She was also an avid baker and was known for her famous gingerbread. Mary touched the hearts of everyone who knew her and will truly be missed.