Agnes Theresa McLaughlin

Agnes was born on April 3, 1932, in Bowie, to Joseph Francis and Agnes Estelle Maenner. She attended Bowie Elementary School and graduated from St. Mildred's Academy (currently called St. Vincent Pallotti High School). After graduation she worked at Acacia Life Insurance Company in Washington, DC. Agnes married James L. "Jim" McLaughlin November 3, 1950 at the old Ascension Church and after a reception at The Odd Fellows Hall in Old Bowie, they were off on their honeymoon. They traveled to the Smoky Mountains of West Virginia and stopped for the night at Jim's sister's home. Agnes loved to tell the story over the years that Jim’s sister would not let them spend the night until they showed her their marriage license.

With the help of Jim’s brothers, they built a home and settled in Bowie, Maryland, near her father. They remained Bowie residents throughout their life together and raised six children. Jim and Agnes enjoyed gardening and canning, and taking an occasional vacation with kids in tow.

After her husband passed away, Agnes enjoyed spending time with family and friends, enjoying her cat "Smokey" and working cryptograms while watching her favorite soap operas.

Agnes is survived by her children Patricia L. Little, Joseph C. "Joe" McLaughlin, Kathleen J. "Kathy" Nelson, James C. "Jim" Mc Laughlin and youngest daughter Joan M. Kay, 16 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews including her only sister Mary Maenner's son, Keith Brewster.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, James McLaughlin, daughter Elizabeth R. "Betty" Dolin, Sister Mary E. Maenner and longtime friend Richard "Mr. Bud" Piatt.

Visitation will be held at Robert E. Evans Funeral Home, 16000 Annapolis Road in Bowie, MD 20715 on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 from 2 – 4 pm and 6 -8. pm The memorial service will be the following morning, September 22nd at 10 am at Robert E. Evans Funeral Home. Agnes will be laid to rest with her husband at Maryland Veterans Cemetery Cheltenham, MD after a graveside memorial at 10:15 am on Monday, September 26, 2016.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Cemetery Fund at Ascension Catholic Church, 12700 Lanham Severn Road Bowie, MD 20720, making checks payable to Ascension Catholic Church.