Elva Mae Eareckson

Elva Mae (Barnette) Eareckson, 95, passed away on April 16, 2020, at Bayleigh Chase in Easton, MD. She was born June 9, 1924, in Baltimore, MD, and she graduated in 1942 from Forest Park High School, also in Baltimore. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Vincent O. Eareckson, Jr., MD, and her son, Dr. Vincent O. Eareckson, III, PhD. She is survived by a son, Roger K. Eareckson (Chris) of Trappe, MD; a daughter, Leslie R. Wilson (Jim) of Harmony, MD; six grandchildren, Laura (Tom) Keehan of Wilmington, DE, Christy (John) Kinnamon of Tilghman Island, MD, Judy (Jason) Taylor of Woodbine, MD, Erick (Caryn) Wilson of Denton, MD, Shelly (Andrew) Lazorchak of Wilmington, DE, and Debbie (Michael) Siachos of Oxford, MD; plus eleven great grandchildren. Mrs. Eareckson lived in Easton for over 68 years, moving to the area in 1952 with her husband when he established his medical practice in ophthalmology. Dr. and Mrs. Eareckson were charter members of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for over 25 years. As active members of their church community, the Earecksons were instrumental in teaching and sharing the love of Christ. They created the Koinonia Adult Bible Class and were one of the three couples who started the radio station WOLC JOY FM 102.5 (formerly Martha Ministries). On Friday evenings they hosted a house fellowship for many years and taught adult bible study classes until 1988 when her husband passed away. Mrs. Eareckson continued into the 1990’s teaching and had a unique ministry for helping recently widowed women. She was a member of the Ruth Circle and past president of the United Methodist Women, both at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church. Mrs. Eareckson was also a life member of the Talbot County Women’s Club, honorary member of the Choptank Chapter of the American Antique Arts Association and served on the board of the Mustard Seed Foundation. Burial will be private and a memorial service in Easton, Maryland is planned for June. Additional information will follow once a date has been set. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Scholarship Fund at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church 100 Peachblossom Road Easton, MD 21601.

Elva Mae Eareckson

June 9, 1924 - April 16, 2020