Ernestine Dean Obituary (1947

Honoring A Life With Purpose Ernestine Blake Dean, affectionately know as "Teeny", as called to eternal rest on February 13, 2010 at Easton Memorial Hospital. She was born on September 7, 1947 at Easton Memorial to proud parents Kenneth Dobson and Mary Blake. She was the youngest of seven children. Teeny was educated in the Talbot County Public Schools. She attended Glenwood Elementary School and graduated from Moton High School in 1965. Upon graduation from high school, she attended Bowie State College (University) for 3 years majoring in Elementary Education. Ernestine believed in achieving her personal best in every area of her life. She walked in peace and left traces of goodness wherever she went. As a loving mother, Teeny loved to see her children and other people enjoy life. She used her talents to enhance the lives of those around her. She loved to read and crochet and taught others this skill. Ernestine and her family are founders and owners of Dean's Janitorial Service which services several towns and cities in the Mid-Atlantic States region. Adhering to God's calling on her life, Teeny rededicated to Union Baptist Church in 2008. Her life was full of purpose and touched the lives of many who will greatly miss her. Preceding Ernestine in death are her parents, Kenneth Dobson and Mary Blake; one sister, Geraldine Cephas and two brothers William Blake and Robert Murray. She leaves to honor her memory her husband, Charles M. Dean, Sr.; three loving children, Monica (Edward) Pinder (Easton, Md) and Charles (Elisha) Dean, Jr. (Annapolis, MD), Quartez Roberts (Easton, MD); four grandsons, Michael, Jamel, Quartez Jr. and Ja'sy; one granddaughter, Tara; two brothers, James (Ruth) Blake (Clinton, Md) and Charles (Deborah) Blake (Fayetteville, NC; two sisters, Mary E. Copper (Easton, Md) and Pat Chase (Cambridge, MD); five sisters in-law, Diane Dean, Jackie Roberts, Renthia Thomas, Shenale (Leroy) Potter and Louise Murray; one brother in-law, Kevin Brown; three uncles, Joseph (Joyce) Jenkins, Charles Jenkins and Walter (Shirley) Blake; three aunts in-law, Beatrice Cain, Lucille Dean and Shirley Dean; one godson, Eric Cephas Jr.; two goddaughters, Aishia Handy and Bejia Stanley and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Two very close friends Hilda Cannon and Pearl Walter; a special couple she has known for several years Ed and Diane Kilduff. She was deeply loved and will be truly missed. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 12 noon at Union Baptist Church 233 Glenwood Ave Easton, Md with a viewing two hours prior to the services. Interment in Woodlawn Memorial Park.