Elizabeth Fletcher

Elizabeth Fletcher, 83, of Frederick, passed away on December 30, 2020. She was born in Jarrow, United Kingdom on May 9, 1937.

Her father was in the British Air Force and the family moved several times during her childhood. An extended time in Wales was her best experience at school and left her speaking Welsh. She came to the United States in 1964, becoming a U.S. citizen in 1980, when she committed to making her home in Maryland. She eventually earned her Master's in Special Education, becoming a Special Education Teacher in St. Mary's and Calvert County Maryland specializing in Kindergarten through third grade students.

Beth was a gardener with an exceptional talent for roses and she was a lifelong skater, avid Scrabble player and friend.

She is survived by her brother Thomas J. Fletcher, nephew Michael, nieces Tracy and Tricia and 5 great nieces and nephews as well as many friends and numerous students who learned to read because of her teaching.

No services are currently planned.

Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.staufferfuneralhome.com.