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Elsbeth

Elsbeth S. (Standiford) Kerr

d. July 8, 2025


Elsbeth S. (Standiford) Kerr, 88, of Parkton, MD, passed away, July 8, 2025. Born in Glen Rock, PA. Elsbeth was known as Elbie to all who knew her. She was the daughter of the late Charles Vernon Standiford and Barbara (Shewell). Elsbeth was the beloved wife of the late Thomas E. Kerr Jr.

She was an executive secretary to the assistant superintendent of Baltimore County Public Schools for several years in the 1960's. She was later the Office Manager for The American Cancer Society in Maryland. She was a wife, mother,

grandmother and great grandmother. She had a heart of gold, loved animals in addition to having a kind spirit and a giving heart. Elsbeth enjoyed knitting, reading and watching the Baltimore Orioles on TV. She was an active member of The United Methodist Women's Group at Pine Grove UMC in Parkton, MD.

Elsbeth is survived by 2 Children, Dawn V. Gillispie and her husband, Dale H. Gillispie, and Heather M. Kerr; 3 grandchildren, Sarah J. Gillispie and her partner, Patrick, Kristin K. Clayton and her husband, Alex B. Clayton, and Dillon T. Gillispie and great grandson Blaine Thomas Clayton.

A public viewing will be held Tuesday, July 15, 2025 from 12- 1pm at Pine Grove United Methodist Church, 19401 Middletown Rd., Parkton, MD 21120. A funeral service will begin at 1pm. Interment will follow in the adjoining church cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pine Grove United Methodist Church 19401 Middletown Rd., Parkton, MD 21120.

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