Annette Jean Wojnar

Annette was born in New York City on September 13, 1954 and spent her first 16 years in the “Big Apple” enjoying the sights and sounds of her Astoria neighborhood and learning how to dance. Annette moved to Maryland in 1970.

Annette received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Howard Community College. When not working at various hospitals and doctor’s offices in Maryland and as a school nurse, Annette also ran a neighborhood daycare from the house.

Annette married Ken Wojnar in October 1976 – they had met at Howard County General Hospital where Ken was a patient and Annette was his nurse. Ken still has the hospital ID from that fateful meeting.

Annette’s first child Eric was born in 1983 – at the time, at 12 pounds 3 and a half ounces, he was the largest baby born in Howard County. A daughter Jenni was born in 1986 – Jenni inherited her mom’s dance gene.

Annette loved to travel, especially to the beach and Vegas and to any Cracker Barrel she came across. Annette loved her crab legs whether locally at Avery’s or in New England.

Annette also loved to shop and shop and shop for her four precious grandchildren. When Ken came home from work, Annette would sit him down in his favorite chair and happily show him everything she had bought for the grandkids. The more time spent with the grandkids, the happier Annette was.

Annette was known for her kindness, caring, compassion and generosity.

Annette lived every moment of her life giving her all for others and always will be remembered by the imprint she left on everyone she met.

Annette is survived by her husband of 48 years Ken, her son Eric and his wife Raquel, daughter Jenni and her husband Rich, four wonderful grandchildren, Lucas, Austin, Eli and Cameran, her sister and brother in-law Helene and John as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.